MaxContact MC6 | UltraContact UC6 | |
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Vehicle Suitability | Passenger | Passenger |
Driving Style | Max Performance Summer | Premium Touring Summer |
Season | Summer | Summer |
Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
Run Flat? | No | No |
Overall Score | 74/100 | 78/100 |
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The MaxContact MC6 has been around in Australia for about 7 years, whereas the UltraContact UC6 has been on the market for about 7 years
The MaxContact MC6 is rated for max performance summer action, however the UltraContact UC6 tyres are classified as premium touring 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!
We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the MaxContact MC6 and the UltraContact UC6 tyres.
MaxContact MC6 | UltraContact UC6 | |
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Dry Performance | Excellent | Excellent |
Handling | Good | Excellent |
Wet Performance | Good | Excellent |
Comfort | Good | Good |
Treadwear | Good | Good |
Price/Quality | N/A | Excellent |
Overall Score | 74/100 | 78/100 |
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the MaxContact MC6 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort and the UltraContact UC6 scores 4 out of 5.
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.
Unfortunately, we don't have any UTQG treadwear data available for either of these tyres.
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.
We don't have any UTQG traction data available for either of these tyres.
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.
We don't have any UTQG temperature data available for either of these sets of tyres.
Unfortunately, we don't have any warranty information available for either of these tyres.
Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!
Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.
All in all, the MaxContact MC6 tyres get a score of 74 out of 100, while the UltraContact UC6 tyres get a score of 78 out of 100.
Below is a list of all 28 sizes of the MaxContact MC6, and all 19 sizes of the UltraContact UC6 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.
Size |
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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 |
Size |
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195/55 R16 87H |
195/50 R15 82V |
205/65 R15 94V |
205/60 R16 96V |
205/65 R16 95H |
205/60 R15 91V |
205/55 R16 91V |
215/60 R17 96H |
215/55 R17 94W |
215/55 R16 93V |
215/55 R18 95V |
225/55 R16 95W |
225/50 R17 98W |
225/55 R17 101W |
235/55 R17 99W |
235/45 R17 97W |
245/45 R17 95W |
245/50 R18 100Y |
255/45 R18 99Y |
Louis
I'm Louis, an engineer passionate about helping Australians choose better tyres for their vehicles!