Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (PS5)
| MaxContact MC6 | Pilot Sport 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
| Driving Style | Max Performance Summer | Extreme Performance Summer |
| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2022 |
| 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 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in Australia
The MaxContact MC6 has been around in Australia for about 7 years, whereas the Pilot Sport 5 has been on the market for about 2 years
The MaxContact MC6 is rated for max performance summer action, however the Pilot Sport 5 tyres are classified as extreme 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 Pilot Sport 5 tyres.
- Auto Bild 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Tyre Reviews: UHP Summer Tire Test R16
- Tyre Reviews: Summer Tire Test R17
- Sportauto: Summer Tire Test R18
- ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Bild Sportscars 2023: Summer Tire Test R18
- Auto Zeitung: UHP Summer Tire Test R19
Benchmark Test Data
| MaxContact MC6 | Pilot Sport 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Performance | Excellent | Excellent |
| Handling | Good | Excellent |
| Wet Performance | Good | Excellent |
| Comfort | Good | Excellent |
| Treadwear | Good | N/A |
| Price/Quality | N/A | Excellent |
| 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 and the Pilot Sport 5 scores 5 out of 5.
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 | Pilot Sport 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Treadwear | 340 | |
| Traction (AA - C) | A | |
| Temperature Resistance (A - C) | A |
Treadwear
The MaxContact MC6 tyres have a treadwear rating of 340, which means that they would last 3.4 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 Pilot Sport 5 tyres have a traction grade of A (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 Pilot Sport 5 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
The Pilot Sport 5 tyres have a warranty of 6 years. There is no time-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!
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Bridgestone Potenza RE003
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
- Continental MaxContact MC6 vs UltraContact UC6
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport vs Continental MaxContact MC6
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs 5 (PS4/PS5)
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 43 sizes of the Pilot Sport 5 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 |
Pilot Sport 5 Sizes
| Size |
|---|
| 205/40 R18 86Y XL |
| 205/45 R17 88Y XL |
| 205/40 R17 84Y XL |
| 215/45 R17 91Y XL |
| 215/55 R17 98Y XL |
| 215/40 R18 89Y XL |
| 215/45 R18 93Y XL |
| 225/45 R19 96Y XL |
| 225/40 R19 93Y XL |
| 225/45 R18 95Y XL |
| 225/40 R18 92Y XL |
| 225/45 R17 94Y XL |
| 225/50 R17 98Y XL |
| 225/55 R17 101Y XL |
| 235/50 R18 101Y XL |
| 235/45 R18 98Y XL |
| 235/45 R19 99Y XL |
| 235/40 R19 96Y XL |
| 235/40 R18 95Y XL |
| 235/35 R19 91Y XL |
| 245/45 R19 102Y XL |
| 245/40 R19 98Y XL |
| 245/35 R20 95Y XL |
| 245/40 R18 97Y XL |
| 245/45 R17 99Y XL |
| 245/35 R19 93Y XL |
| 245/45 R18 100Y XL |
| 245/40 R17 95Y XL |
| 245/35 R18 92Y XL |
| 255/35 R21 98Y XL |
| 255/45 R19 104Y XL |
| 255/40 R18 99Y XL |
| 255/45 R18 103Y XL |
| 255/35 R18 94Y XL |
| 255/35 R19 96Y XL |
| 255/40 R19 100Y XL |
| 255/35 R20 97Y XL |
| 255/40 R20 101Y XL |
| 265/35 R18 97Y XL |
| 275/45 R20 110Y XL |
| 275/40 R18 103Y XL |
| 275/35 R19 100Y XL |
| 285/40 R19 107Y XL |
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