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Comparison: Continental SportContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 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%). The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 6 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Continental SportContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Continental
SportContact 6
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
7
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
4.7
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
222
126

Wet

Wet
Continental SportContact 6
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet handling
Continental SportContact 6
88%
Wet braking
Continental SportContact 6
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental SportContact 6
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet circle cornering
Continental SportContact 6
94%

Dry

Dry
Continental SportContact 6
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Continental SportContact 6
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Continental SportContact 6
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental SportContact 6
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Continental SportContact 6
89%

Costs

Costs
Continental SportContact 6
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Continental SportContact 6
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%

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