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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

7 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2022 235/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% 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/Germany/Poland and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
20
36
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
3.1
Latest test
2022
2023
Available sizes
367
318

Performance comparison

Averaged from 7 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
96%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Continental PremiumContact 6
94%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
52%
Continental PremiumContact 6
52%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Continental PremiumContact 6
92%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Continental PremiumContact 6
89%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Continental PremiumContact 6
72%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
66%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
72%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Continental PremiumContact 6
90%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
TeknikensTeknikens
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2019235/45 R18View

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