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 4S was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.
