Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin e.Primacy (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%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the e.Primacy were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.