Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 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 79% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2022 when was the Continental SportContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2026 235/35 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 and the SportContact 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Continental SportContact 7 has A rating.