SPORTCONTACT · ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE
SportContact 6Ultra-high-performance tire review: is it good, who is it for
Continental's sport tire for powerful cars, built for grip, precise steering and stability at high speed.
- Type
- Sport UHP
- Rim sizes
- 19–23 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Top speed
- 350 km/h
2 sizes in stock, 20–21 inch
Summary
SportContact 6 is Continental's ultra-high-performance tire for sports cars and high-performance cars on 19–23 inch rims, built for grip, precise steering and stability at high speed. It uses the Black Chili compound and an Aralon350 cap ply rated up to 350 km/h. It launched in 2015, and Honda approved it for the Civic Type R, according to Continental.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Continental SportContact 6 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ultra High Performance sport tire |
| Launched | September 2015 |
| Sizes at launch | 41 sizes, 19–23 inch rims (per Continental) |
| Max speed rating | 350 km/h (Aralon350 cap ply) |
| Original equipment | Honda Civic Type R (per Continental, 2015) |
| Manufacturer | Continental (Germany) |
| AUTO BILD 2020 test | 245/35 R19 + 265/35 R19: "vorbildlich" (exemplary), joint 1st of 9 tires |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year or 25,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R20 | In stock | See price |
| 315/40R21 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Sports cars and high-performance cars such as the Porsche 911, Audi R8, BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG (examples given by Continental)
- Cars on large 19–23 inch rims that need a high-speed-rated tire
- Drivers who enjoy spirited driving and put grip and steering ahead of comfort and quiet
FAQ
Is the Continental SportContact 6 good?
Yes, for sports cars and powerful cars. Continental Thailand cites an AutoBild sportscars test (4/2021) that rated it "exemplary," praising its wet stability, short braking on dry and wet roads, and ride comfort.
Is the SportContact 6 quiet?
Not its strength. The AutoBild sportscars test cited by Continental Thailand noted slightly higher driving noise, since this tire focuses on grip and control. If you want a soft, quiet ride, look at the PremiumContact 6.
SportContact 6 vs SportContact 7: what's the difference?
The SportContact 7 is the newer model, launched in 2021. Continental says that compared with its predecessor, wet braking is 8% shorter, dry braking is 6% better and tread life is 17% longer. The SportContact 6 remains a sport tire rated up to 350 km/h.
What cars is the SportContact 6 for?
Sports cars and high-performance cars on 19–23 inch rims, such as the Porsche 911, Audi R8, BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG, as Continental lists.
How did it do in independent tests?
Very well. In AUTO BILD's (Germany) 2020 wide sport tire test in 245/35 R19 (front) and 265/35 R19 (rear) on an AMG C 63, the SportContact 6 was rated "vorbildlich" (exemplary), joint winner with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S out of 9 ranked tires. AutoBild sportscars 4/2021 in 265/35 R20 also rated it "exemplary" (as cited by Continental Thailand). All are European-market sizes.
Where is Continental from, and where is the SportContact 6 made?
Continental is a German brand from Hanover, founded in 1871. Continental does not state the country of manufacture for the SportContact 6 on the Continental Thailand product page.
What warranty does the SportContact 6 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year or 25,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the SportContact 6 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Continental Thailand — SportContact 6 · Continental press release — SportContact 6 (2015) · Continental press release — SportContact 7 (2021) · AUTO BILD — Sommerreifen-Test 2020 245/35 R19 – 265/35 R19 · Continental Thailand — SportContact 6 (AutoBild sportscars test 4/2021) · Continental AG — From Hanover into the World, for 150 Years
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the SportContact 6?
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