Continental Tyre Malaysia (CTM) today introduced its latest Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyre, the Continental MaxContact MC6. It slots above the CC6 and UC6 and becomes the third product to occupy the Generation 6 product range. It’s designed to suit Malaysian roads and goes directly against the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
The MC6 is said to improve on overall performance thanks to the incorporation of latest German tyre technologies, such as the new asymmetric tread and rib pattern, noise breakers in the form of nubs along the grooves and chamfered longitudinal edges. These enhance grip, wet and dry braking, wall flexion during cornering and reduce tyre roar for a more comfortable journey.
The outer section of the tyre also gets stabiliser bars (Continental calls them shoulder blocks) around its circumference. This adds stiffness and limits lateral movements for better high-speed cornering grip. In fact, all MC6 tyres are “AA” rated for traction, regardless of size.
Mixed within the tyre compound is what Continental calls Chevron Grip Element, which evenly distributes pressure to the inside of the tyre for better braking performance and wet handling. According to CTM, the MC6 is specifically designed to maximise rubber-to-road contact, becoming more rigid at higher speeds for maximum grip yet remain flexible enough to be comfortable at lower speeds.
“With the cutting edge technology, we are looking to create a competitive presence in the tyre industry catered for sporty drivers. We are also proud to announce that the MaxContact MC6 will be locally manufactured at our state-of-the-art facility in Alor Setar,” said Cameron Wilson, managing director of CTM.
Compared to the older MC5, the company’s in-house tests show that the MC6 improves on its predecessor in nearly all key aspects as a UHP tyre, especially dry handling and wet braking. Only noise levels, comfort and tread wear remain the same as before.
The MaxContact MC6 is available for sale at all authorised Continental dealerships across Malaysia, with varying sizes from 16 to 20 inches. Currently, only selected sizes are being rolled out, but the full range will be available by February 2018. Prices range from RM350 to over RM1,000 depending on sizes.
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So mc5 price will be cheaper?
Cheap & better performance. Hankook
Hoping for new RE004 from Bridgestone.
My Suprima wear RE003 and it grip like glue.
So grippy. Most likely Suprima underpower.
How do u equate grippy to underpower?
Adrenalin? Does it really improve feel/ communication through the steering wheel?
Bridgestone in Proton sucks, hard like a stone
U got confused between Ecopia and RE series. But dun blame ur tayar salesman. If u go for cheaps, u get sucky perf. Maybe its not too late to trade in ur Ecopia tires and get REs.
Bridgestone just launch re003 lah friend.
Hope cheaper than michellin so i can change my 18 inch SP3 to MC6
Conti MC series is in the same category as Michelin Pilot Sport series?
Does that mean Conti SC series is up against Michelin Pilot Sport Cup series?
The Continental CSC6 goes against the Michelin PS4S
The MC5’s have poor durability. Mine only lasted 20,000 kms. Michelin would be a better option as it could last 30,000kms and above.
I reckon Continental is an overrated product.
Got rotate or not ? Mine lasted 40000km
My MC5 lasted 65K km
The epitome of useless tire brand. Poor durability AND grip.
But pricing can challenge Michelins. Sigh.
I used conti sport contact 3 lasted about 40 000km its more toward comfort n sporty driving but not to sport n sprited driving
had so many punctures with my mc5, after replacing them with another make the punctures stopped. They are soft in general and lasted around 30k km only.
Continental tyre are noisy
continental malaysia, please update ur website. dealer locator always empty. i cannot find dealer in my area if i type in ur website. usually, i will call beforehand to check the stock & price of the tyre i want to buy, then go straight to the dealer. coz i hate it when i go to dealer & they dont have stocks..
Available size for SUVs ?
After trying Hankook, I have no regret not using Conti tyres. Hankook is really bang for buck….
I used Bridgestone Turanza GR100, clocked 65K km. Still good for next 10K km. Moved from C to T and finally Bridgestone.
Im using mc6 215/45/17. On dry grip and high speed, the performance is superb. Very comfort. Last time i used ecopia ep200 16inch rim, the noise is quite similar.
However, during wet & rain cndition , its not that grip, i went tru water and it kind sway a bit , u dont want to hit brake when it happens, but quite scary. My past bridgestone ecopia is better on wet road condition i think. Bought it rm320/piece at shah alam.
Shah Alam kedai mana
Shah Alam where
Can i know the shops name ? Thank you .. Gonna to buy the MC6 too , can give me barely review for this tyres ? Thank you
Not a durable tyre if your car is heavy like mine 1400kg. 70% gone after used in 10k km after three months. But its a good handling in wet and dry, silent and comfort tyre.