Continental Sport Contact 6 Reviews - Page 3

Given 76% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 4,400 spirited miles
To date, this is the only tire I have had on my Civic Type R, so I don't have a good way to compare it to others. The dry grip is outstanding, though, and you can push the tire into corners, and braking without any hesitation. For acceleration, they are fine, but the FWD platform would limit any car, so it's not the tire's fault. The wet grip is down quite a bit vs. dry grip, which is to be expected, but I don't drive the same way when it is cold and wet. Comfort is quite good, and tire noise is acceptable for the limited sound deadening found in my car. If the tires were free, I would never feel the need to switch, but I had to rotate the tires at 4200 miles, as I would likely have barely made it to 6K on the front tires. I do live on a big hill with some nice turns, which makes all of my tires last a bit less than for the average person.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on August 9, 2021
Given 66% while driving a BMW 640d (275/30 R20) on mostly country roads for 8 easy going miles
The major issue with these tyres is wear. I am not driving very fast, I ve done almost 12.000km and tyres need to be changed.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on August 2, 2021
Given 73% while driving a BMW 330d M Sport (255/30 R19) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
In the dry these tyres have huge levels of grip. The front end in particular had levels of turn in and a lot less under steer than on previous tyres. Traction is good but for me the front end dynamics were excellent. The grip and steering really were transformed. Braking is very good. However. In the wet, rather disappointing. They really have struggled with traction and getting the power down far worse than I was expecting. Braking is still good, however handling wise it isn’t confidence inspiring considering the relatively poor traction. The back end is quite snappy, traction appears to go quite suddenly. In fact they feel the same in this regard to much cheaper tyres, I wouldn’t know the difference which was a let down considering the dry grip. I’m not expecting much as temperatures cool as we go into autumn. Wear, I do drive hard but the front edges are already starting to scrub and that’s only around 3k miles in. I’m expecting poor wear as others have experienced. To summarise, warm dry grip is excellent, steering response, handling, brilliant. Wet weather, not particularly confidence inspiring and poorer than was expected considering the dry performance.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on July 24, 2021
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Given 81% while driving a (245/40 R20) on mostly motorways for 8,000 miles
These are the most well rounded tires I have owned. However they are the only ones I have had on my Polestar 2. Dry and wet traction is fantastic with all wheel drive but shallow ponds of water on one side pulled dramatically. I attribute this to the 5600lb weight of the vehicle. No road vibration even on concrete and no tire noise in this EV. The tread doesn't hold stones and the tread wear seems even. I won't have the chance to rotate the tires as my rear wheels are wider. Based on how much tread I have lost in 8000 miles I expect the ability for the tires to channel water will deminish as they age.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on July 12, 2021
Given 64% while driving a Mercedes Benz 190 2.3 16 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 7,500 average miles
7,500 miles and need to be replaced. I drive fairly conservatively-a GLC AMG 63. I will get different tires for sure.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on May 12, 2021
Given 92% while driving a Subaru Legacy 3.0R Spec.B 6MT Sedan (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
I am really impressed with this tyres! First time I use a UUHP tyre, and it was more than I hope. Bought this because the Goodyears Eagle F1 Supersport were sold out for a few months and now I don´t regret it to choose these. Now I think it´s not worth it to people buy the Michelin Pilot Sport S. They are really expensive. Buy Michelins if you go to the track and if you see that they give better lap times. After these ones I will try the new Bridgestone Potenza Sport.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on March 26, 2021
Given 64% while driving a BMW M3 (265/35 R19) on mostly country roads for 10,000 spirited miles
2 Sets on the rear axle, 1 FA. All kinds of driving (Track, drifting, normal driving, spirited country roads. To summerise, very good in the dry, awesome level of grip on both axles, almost compareable to a semi slick tire like the Cup 2 (tested both) on the track and on the road but much better "cold grip". BUT, wet is the complete opposite. All in all grip levels are good but the predictability is very bad. And the limit of grip the tire suddenly looses traction which ends in massive sudden oversteer in addition to a lack of lateral grip on the front axles. Drifting in the wet is impossible, fornt axle cant keep up, massive understeer, not able the react to steering inputs. All in all, very good in the dry, unpredictable in the wet. Wear is not that bad in my opinion. My Michelin Pilot Supersport did a much better job in the wet....and they a well known for beeing not the best in terms of wet performance.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on March 26, 2021
Given 67% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Very enjoyable tyres in the warm; Excellent high speed stability and feedback - Gives the car a very neutral feeling (Similar to Cup2s) That being said, these do go off very quickly below 7c - In cold & wet, they're terrible compared to Michelin PS4S, and can be quite snappy at the limit. The other issue is life - Only ~6000 miles of use despite regular rotations and alignment checks. (Compared to 15,000+ miles on PS4S with similar driving, with them still having 3-4mm left!)
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on March 1, 2021
BMW (265/40 R21 R) on mostly town for 8,000 average miles
First set of tyres from new. Grip wet and dry good but not much give on normal road surface. Wear is very poor. Down to 3.5mm all round after only 8000 miles and I do not drive the car hard..Always use the onboard pressure settings. Will not buy again.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on January 11, 2021
Given 69% while driving a BMW 640d (275/30 R20 W) on mostly country roads for 10 average miles
I have the tyres on a 315hp bmw 640d and in 6 months time the wear is unbelievable and I haven’t even driven the car as I liked. So, even though that it is a good tyre, I am not intending to change tyres every 10.000 miles and spend 1,2K annually. I will try Michelin p4s or new Goodyear asymmetric 5.
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on November 28, 2020
Given 71% while driving a Mercedes Benz 190 2.3 16 (255/30 R19 W) on mostly motorways for 10,000 average miles
Tires were excellent during the first 10k kilometers.Then , it started to struggle while trying the discharge water out. After 20k kilometers, they completely ran out, and I started to feel vibrations above 180 km/h even after balanced wheels . I
Helpful 40 - tyre reviewed on October 27, 2020
Given 64% while driving a Ford Kuga (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 8,000 miles
Tyre are ok but road noise over 60mph is poor. Very loud and drone
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on September 13, 2020