Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the EcoContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 has A wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and EcoContact 6 is made in Germany.