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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

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%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Primacy 4+ and Continental PremiumContact 6, the rating is the same - 76%. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4+ is made in Spain and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
13
36
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
3.1
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
123
296

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
87%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Continental PremiumContact 6
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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