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

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2021 255/35 R19 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2020 245/35 R19 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2018 245/30 R20 View

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and Continental SportContact 6 are two top-rated summer tyres in today's market on our tire tests website. Here, we offer a comparative review of these two models, providing insights into their performances across multiple criteria.


Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S


The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is an excellent performing tyre, which has earned itself an impressive 86% rating on our site. Made in the US, it's praised for its dry braking, dry handling, and wet braking abilities. Additionally, its performance in wet circle cornering and exterior noise level has been remarked upon favorably. In mutual tests, such as Autobild, it secured the 2nd position among 6 tyres. Please note, this model has been replaced by Michelin Pilot Sport S 5.


Continental SportContact 6


On the other hand, theContinental SportContact 6, successor to the SportContact 5 and SportContact 3 models, has a rating of 77% on our site. Its key strengths include its lowness of interior noise, rolling resistance, and capabilities in dry braking and dry handling. The SportContact 6 also delivered admirable performances in the wet circle cornering and exterior noise categories. More notably, in the Autobild test, it outperformed and grabbed the first position. However, the SportContact 6 has been updated, and replaced by the newer Continental SportContact 7.


Conclusion


In conclusion, while both the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and the Continental SportContact 6 demonstrate excellent performances, they each have their unique strengths. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stands out in terms of its performance in dry conditions and wet braking. Meanwhile, the Continental SportContact 6 shines in aspects like interior noise and rolling resistance. Based on this comparison and respective test results, the choice between these two relies heavily on your specific driving needs and preferences.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
89%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Continental SportContact 6
81%
Continental
SportContact 6
Wet Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Continental SportContact 6
79%
Wet Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
88%
Continental SportContact 6
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
93%
Continental SportContact 6
93%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
78%
Continental SportContact 6
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental SportContact 6
73%
Dry Performance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
97%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Continental SportContact 6
85%
Continental
SportContact 6
Dry Braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
96%
Continental SportContact 6
84%
Dry Handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
98%
Continental SportContact 6
94%
Dry Lane Change
Continental SportContact 6
73%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental SportContact 6
87%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
66%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Continental SportContact 6
82%
Continental
SportContact 6
Noise Exterior
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
59%
Continental SportContact 6
86%
Noise Interior
Continental SportContact 6
87%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
73%
Continental SportContact 6
73%
Best in category: Nankang Sportnex AS-2+ (86.5%)
Economy
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S
Continental SportContact 6
68%
Continental
SportContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
75%
Continental SportContact 6
68%
Best: Kumho Ecsta PS71 (97.0%)
Best in category: Kumho Ecsta PS71 (97.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

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