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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Michelin (84%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S has a better rating of 97% compared to 76% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2021 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 62% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
10
36
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
3.1
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
195
296

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
81%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021225/40 R18View

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