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 Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 91% of the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has C rating. We also know where
UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.
