Continental Premium Contact 6

Patrick Bateman · Dec 18, 2022

Has anyone tried these?

The name seems to bely the fact this isn't really a touring tyre and is in fact very capable. I've had Michelin PS3's for a while now but might give the Premium Contact 6 a go next time I'm due a change. I'm aware we aren't spoilt for choice in our size when it comes to new high performance tyres and the Continental seems to be about the most recent option with the PS3 and Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2 both quite old now.

The PS3 was never that highly rated for sportiness when it came out even though they do seem to work well on our cars. I found this video by Jon at Tyrereviews comparing the Continentals with the PS4 and Asymmetric 5 which is worth a watch-

I've no doubt the PS4 and Asymmetric 5 would be better than the PS3 and given he specifically mentions the Premium Contact 6 being the sportiest of the 3 I think it could well be worth a go for us lot.

I'll see if I can message him on Pistonheads as it would be interesting if a direct comparison has ever been done with the PS3. The age difference means I haven't been able to find any review comparisons so far.

mhj360 · Dec 21, 2022

Can't say I've ever tried them myself, but I believe the FK8 Civic Type R OEM tyre was from Continental, so by no means a bad brand. I believe the Michelin PS4S or PS5's of comparable age are talked of as being the best performing tyres, but given the age gap between PS3's and PC6's, I wouldn't be surprised if they're the grippiest option for all weather use in 205/45R16 before straying into trackday rubber.

Patrick Bateman · Dec 22, 2022

Off the top of my head that would have been the Sport Contact 6 on that Civic.

Craig196 · Jan 23, 2023

I had the conti PC6 on my old F56 JCW running 300bhp/324lb-ft. 17" 215/45

Found them great In the wet, although the sidewalls were rather soggy compared to the previous Michelin Supersport, which admittedly are more of a UHP tyre

James__H · Sep 15, 2023

Patrick Bateman said:
Has anyone tried these?

The name seems to bely the fact this isn't really a touring tyre and is in fact very capable. I've had Michelin PS3's for a while now but might give the Premium Contact 6 a go next time I'm due a change. I'm aware we aren't spoilt for choice in our size when it comes to new high performance tyres and the Continental seems to be about the most recent option with the PS3 and Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2 both quite old now.

The PS3 was never that highly rated for sportiness when it came out even though they do seem to work well on our cars. I found this video by Jon at Tyrereviews comparing the Continentals with the PS4 and Asymmetric 5 which is worth a watch-

I've no doubt the PS4 and Asymmetric 5 would be better than the PS3 and given he specifically mentions the Premium Contact 6 being the sportiest of the 3 I think it could well be worth a go for us lot.

I'll see if I can message him on Pistonheads as it would be interesting if a direct comparison has ever been done with the PS3. The age difference means I haven't been able to find any review comparisons so far.

Hello!

Did you go for PC6 in the end?

Thanks

James

Patrick Bateman · Sep 15, 2023

No I papped it, we need another canary down the mine...

Patrick Bateman · Mar 3, 2025

Any canaries volunteered yet?

James__H · Mar 3, 2025

They will be my next tyre, looking like next month.

Patrick Bateman · Mar 3, 2025

Very nice!

What are you currently on?

Mike256 · Mar 3, 2025

Patrick Bateman said:
Any canaries volunteered yet?

No volunteer needed, the last owner fitted them to the T.

What would you like to know?

James__H · Mar 3, 2025

Patrick Bateman said:
Very nice!

What are you currently on?

Yokohama AD08 RS. Not a huge fan!

Unless you're in a fairly narrow temperature window (i.e. almost never in the UK) the grip level and balance isn't quite as predictable as I'd like. They also squeal a heck of a lot when very hot.

My friend has an MR2 on the same tyres, he has the same experience.

I'm getting my dampers done at BG, and afterwards I'll try and do a back to back on the Yoko vs. the PC6 and report back here.

Mike256 · Mar 3, 2025

Quick write up as I have my hands full tonight. Not had a chance yet to try a car on PS3 tyres so won't be able to give a comparison.

Grip - no difference between wet and dry grip. On B roads I've not found the tyres limiting the cars capabilities and I've yet to find the limits of grip. Since buying the car I've lost grip once and this was on track while doing 75 through a chicane on cold tyres in the wet.

Ride - I would class the side walls as medium firm and give the sensation of minimal sidewall movement/flex in the corners. Can't really comment on ride comfort due to the new springs and rebuilt dampers still needing to be broken in.

Road noise - haven't noticed any road noise from the tyres.

James__H · Mar 6, 2025

James__H said:
They will be my next tyre, looking like next month.

Ok.... I might have to take this back

Now the PS5 is available, I'll have to have a rethink! Either way, I need new tyres soon.

Patrick Bateman · Mar 6, 2025

Mike256 said:
Quick write up as I have my hands full tonight. Not had a chance yet to try a car on PS3 tyres so won't be able to give a comparison.

Grip - no difference between wet and dry grip. On B roads I've not found the tyres limiting the cars capabilities and I've yet to find the limits of grip. Since buying the car I've lost grip once and this was on track while doing 75 through a chicane on cold tyres in the wet.

Ride - I would class the side walls as medium firm and give the sensation of minimal sidewall movement/flex in the corners. Can't really comment on ride comfort due to the new springs and rebuilt dampers still needing to be broken in.

Road noise - haven't noticed any road noise from the tyres.

Thanks for the feedback although with the recent news above about the PS5, they are where I will be heading in future.