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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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 (92%) than Michelin (84%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 95% compared to 76% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Pilot Sport 5 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 (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
36
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.1
3.4
Latest test
2023
2026
Available sizes
296
70

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
76%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
88%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Wet performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
91%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
Dry performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

Offroad

Offroad
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2022225/45 R17View

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