Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S vs. Continental SportContact 7 (2026)

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 (88%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Continental SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 96% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 S and the SportContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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 (93%) of the Continental SportContact 7 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 SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.