Segment
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6
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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 (80%). In this particular case, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has a better rating of 96% compared to 78% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R15 - R22 | |
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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. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner
Worst rating in test
2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Price/value
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
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| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Test winner | 1 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 1 | ||||||
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