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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

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%). But when it comes to comparing Continental PremiumContact 6 and Michelin Primacy 4+, the rating is the same - 76%. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Primacy 4+ 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 (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 4+ 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 Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
36
13
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.1
4.3
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
296
123

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Wet performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Dry driving behavior
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Dry performance
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%

Offroad

Offroad
Continental PremiumContact 6
76%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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