Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental Premium Contact 6 and Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 appear in 47 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental Premium Contact 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 46 tests.
How the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental Premium Contact 6 and Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Continental Premium Contact 6 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 46 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #7 |
| Avg rank | 5.7 | 35.5 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.7 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Continental Premium Contact 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 6 | Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.1 141519 | Avg rank 45.0 | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 251312 | No data | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 10115 | No data | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.1 211 | No data | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 11 | No data | Continental Premium Contact 6 |
💧 Wet: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 45.0 for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
☀️ Dry: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
📏 Mileage: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11
The Continental Premium Contact 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to no data for the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental Premium Contact 6 or Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 ranks higher on average than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental Premium Contact 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Premium Contact 6 ranks better than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental Premium Contact 6 shows better mileage performance than the Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental Premium Contact 6 appears in 46 independent tests, Star-Performer Stratos UHP 11 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
