Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Continental ContiSportContact 6 tires

UHP summer tires are principally designed to provide optimum traction and handling in warm weather (in temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit). Summer is usually the time when vehicles end up travelling the most, and tires like the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Continental ContiSportContact 6 can help users enjoy driving, with confidence from rapid braking and excellent traction. Both tires come with special rubber compounds and both sport asymmetrical tread patterns. An active hybrid cap ply enables the ContiSportContact 6 to maintain its shape while at high speeds. However, it is important to remember that results can vary to an extent due to vehicle and tire maintenance, as well as driving habits.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires

The Bridgestone Potenza Sport has been designed for great cornering and excellent steering responses on sports cars. The use of an ultra-high silica compound assists in providing good handling and grip, especially on the pavement. Braking is good on dry roads, and individuals can drive quicker on wet roads. This tire features an asymmetric pattern that generates significant traction. It delivers a taut ride that manages to communicate every road imperfection. You can expect this UHP summer tire to be quiet, thanks to the computer-tuned tread that lowers road noise. The tires have been designed to empower drivers, and we’re sure that you will not be disappointed. Expect the Potenza Sport to be suitable for an average SimpleScore of 9.0.

Continental ContiSportContact 6 tires

The Continental ContiSportContact 6 showcases a unique tread that has been designed specifically to increase traction and performance in warm weather. For the extent to which this tire can be pushed to the limit, it deserves a magnificent average SimpleScore of 9.1. Low rolling resistance is responsible for an extended life span and high fuel efficiency. The rubber contact patch here has been suitably developed to ensure precise steering reactions. Run-flat SSR technology is available on certain tire sizes here.

Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Continental ContiSportContact 6 tires on traction

The Potenza Sport is designed with a sticky silica-rich tread formulation that delivers great adhesion to the pavement and a specially engineered tread pattern that’s designed for maximum contact with the pavement, with four wide circumferential grooves that evacuate water from the contact patch to avoid hydroplaning. Additionally, 3D sipes boost tread stiffness for great cornering response and wet-weather traction. Based on the above, we found this Y-rated tire to be worthy of an average traction SimpleScore of 9.9.

On the other hand, the ContiSportContact 6 features a Black Chili rubber compound that generates adequate grip in every direction. Much like the Potenza Sport, it also receives a Y-speed rating and showcases an asymmetrical tread pattern for uncompromised wet and dry grip in summer. Expect an average traction SimpleScore of 9.9 on this tire.

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Continental ContiSportContact 6 tires on handling

The Potenza Sport has been engineered to drive up to 3% quicker on wet roads and stop 6% faster on dry roads when compared to the Potenza S-04 Pole Position. Both tires are available with Y-speed ratings and asymmetrical tread patterns. An ultra-high silica compound contributes towards better handling here. In comparison, an adaptive hybrid cap ply on the ContiSportContact 6 ensures that the tires retain their form at high speeds, resulting in precise steering reactions via its rubber contact patch. The ContiSportContact 6 is fully capable of braking within short distances in dry and wet conditions. Based on the above information, we found both UHP-summer tires to be suitable for the same outstanding average handling SimpleScore of 9.9.

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Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs Continental ContiSportContact 6 tires on longevity

A large footprint on the Bridgestone Potenza Sport helps put more rubber on the road and ensures an even contact patch for longer tread life. Further, an optimized tread pattern enables these tires to last long, ensuring an average longevity SimpleScore of 7.4. On the other hand, low rolling resistance on the Continental ContiSportContact 6 results in an extended lifespan and great fuel efficiency, leading to an average longevity SimpleScore of 7.7.

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When to use each

Both, the Potenza Sport and the ContiSportContact 6 tires are ultra-high-performance tires and they are dedicated for use in dry and wet weather conditions in warmer climates. That being said, these tires shouldn’t be used in winter weather conditions as they are not Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, and they should also not be considered for use in rough road conditions.

Which one should you choose?

In this part, we bring to you the prices of both tires and the reasons to buy them. Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the more expensive option here, with prices starting at $165.99 per tire ($663.96 for 4). To buy Continental ContiSportContact 6, you need to shell out $163.99 ($655.96 for 4).

In general, Bridgestone has a larger presence in the US, which means a bigger service network. However, reasons to buy the Potenza Sport would have to include the following:

• You want excellent traction
• You want better wet handling
• You want a quieter tire

As opposed to the above, you would want to purchase the Continental ContiSportContact 6 if:

• You want to enjoy equally good traction performance
• You want a more affordable cheaper tire
• You need a size that comes with run-flat SSR technology
• You want a smoother ride
• You need a long-lasting tire

Still not sure which tire to buy? Fortunately, SimpleTire is here to help, and our helpful agents are more than happy to assist you in selecting the right tire for your ride and budget.