Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Continental PremiumContact 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 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.