Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV vs. Continental PremiumContact 7
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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 (84%) than Michelin (79%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 97% compared to 93% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2025 235/55 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 4 SUV and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV is made in Poland/Spain and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
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| Dimensions | R17 - R23 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Exemplary2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Offroad
(Overall rating)Gravel traction
Handling on gravel
Sand traction
Grass traction
Mud traction
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 86 | 35 | 6 | ||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Rating: Test winner | 86 | 57 | 18 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Good | 72 | 44 | 18 | ||||
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