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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
19
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
2.1
1.0
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
183
23

Wet

Wet
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
86%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet side guide
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
91%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
81%

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