Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE003
| MaxContact MC6 | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Max Performance Summer | Ultra High Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
| Run Flat? | No | No |
| Overall Score | 74/100 | N/A |
Comparison Summary
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Pricing
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Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 in Australia
The MaxContact MC6 has been around in Australia for about 7 years, whereas the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 has been on the market for about 9 years
The MaxContact MC6 is rated for max performance summer action, however the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres are classified as ultra high performance summer. Both tyres are designed for use with regular passenger (non-SUV) vehicles.
Both of these are considered summer tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the premium part of the market.
Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!
How We Reviewed These Tyres
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the MaxContact MC6 and the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
Benchmark Test Data
| MaxContact MC6 | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | Excellent | N/A |
| Handling | Good | N/A |
| Wet Performance | Good | N/A |
| Comfort | Good | N/A |
| Treadwear | Good | N/A |
| Overall Score | 74/100 | N/A |
Comfort
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the MaxContact MC6 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort. We don't have any comfort data for the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres.
UTQG Data
Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.
| MaxContact MC6 | Potenza Adrenalin RE003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 220 | |
| Traction (AA - C) | AA | |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A |
Treadwear
The MaxContact MC6 tyres have a treadwear rating of 220, which means that they would last 2.2 times longer than a tyre with a rating of 100. There's no treadwear data available for the MaxContact MC6 tyres.
Traction
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a traction grade of AA (on a scale of AA, A, B, C). There's no UTQG traction grading data available for the MaxContact MC6 tyres.
Temperature Resistance
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
The Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a temperature resistance grade of A (on a scale of A, B, C). There's no UTQG temperature resistance grading data available for the MaxContact MC6 tyres.
Warranty
In terms of distance, the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres have a warranty of 50,000 kilometres. There is no distance based warranty available for the MaxContact MC6.
Comparisons With Similar Tyres
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
- Bridgestone Adrenalin RE003 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 vs Pirelli Dragon Sport
- Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs Adrenalin RE003
- Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Adrenalin RE003
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Summary
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
Full Size List (click to show)
Below is a list of all 28 sizes of the MaxContact MC6, and all 40 sizes of the Potenza Adrenalin RE003 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
MaxContact MC6 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 205/40 R17 84W XL |
| 205/50 R17 93W XL |
| 205/45 R17 88W XL |
| 215/45 R17 91W XL |
| 215/50 R17 95W XL |
| 215/55 R17 94W XL |
| 215/45 R18 93W XL |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 98W XL |
| 225/55 R17 101W XL |
| 225/50 R18 95W |
| 225/45 R17 94W XL |
| 235/45 R18 98Y XL |
| 235/50 R18 101W XL |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 235/55 R18 104Y XL |
| 235/45 R17 97W XL |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 245/40 R19 98Y XL |
| 245/45 R17 99W XL |
| 245/40 R19 98Y |
| 245/40 R17 95W XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 255/35 R20 97Y XL |
| 275/35 R20 102Y XL |
Potenza Adrenalin RE003 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 195/60 R15 88V |
| 195/55 R16 87W |
| 195/50 R15 82W |
| 195/50 R16 84V |
| 195/55 R15 85W |
| 205/45 R16 87W |
| 205/50 R17 93W |
| 205/50 R16 87W |
| 205/40 R17 84W |
| 205/55 R15 88W |
| 205/55 R16 91W |
| 205/45 R17 88W |
| 215/40 R17 87W |
| 215/50 R17 91W |
| 215/55 R17 94W |
| 215/50 R17 95W |
| 215/45 R18 93W |
| 215/60 R16 95V |
| 215/45 R17 91W |
| 225/40 R18 92W |
| 225/45 R18 95W |
| 225/45 R17 94W |
| 225/50 R17 94W |
| 225/55 R17 97W |
| 225/50 R16 92W |
| 235/45 R18 98W |
| 235/50 R18 101W |
| 235/45 R17 97W |
| 235/35 R19 91W |
| 235/40 R18 95W |
| 245/40 R17 91W |
| 245/45 R18 100W |
| 245/45 R17 99W |
| 245/40 R18 97W |
| 245/35 R19 93W |
| 245/35 R20 95W |
| 245/40 R19 98W |
| 255/35 R18 94W |
| 275/35 R19 100W |
| 275/30 R20 97W |
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