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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the EcoContact 6 is made in Germany and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.