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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV has a better rating of 93% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2020 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
36
8
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.1
2.8
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
318
142

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
85%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
85%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
85%
Dry Lane Change
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
70%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
70%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
70%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
70%

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Continental PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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