The SportContact 6 is a high-performance tire developed by Continental for top-of-the-line vehicles. It is designed to provide excellent handling, strong grip, and stability at high speeds in both dry and wet conditions. However, like all high-performance tires, it is not suitable for use in freezing temperatures, snow, or on icy surfaces. The SportContact 6 features Continental's advanced Black Chili compound in its tread rubber. This compound is specially formulated with a racing-grade carbon black to enhance traction and quickly reach optimal temperature. The tire's tread pattern is asymmetric, with a robust outer shoulder and closely spaced intermediate rib for improved lateral stability during extreme handling. The continuous center rib ensures consistent contact with the road for precise steering response. The deep grooves and lateral notches effectively channel water away from the tire's contact patch to prevent hydroplaning. Internally, the SportContact 6 is constructed with a two-ply rayon casing and two high-tensile steel belts for added strength. Continental's unique Aralon 350 hybrid cap ply reinforces the steel belts and maintains tire shape at high speeds, enhancing stability and control. It is important to note that the SportContact 6 should not be exposed to temperatures below 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C). If the tire has been exposed to such temperatures, it should be allowed to gradually return to at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for a minimum of 24 hours before any manipulation, such as adjusting inflation pressures or mounting on wheels. Using the tire in cold weather can cause irreversible cracking of the specialized rubber compounds, which is considered improper use and not covered under warranty. Any tire showing compound cracking must be replaced.

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