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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 - 77% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 95% 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.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
36
4
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
3.1
12.0
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
319
176

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Dry handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Wet
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
75%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
40%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
60%
Wet handling - objective
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
95%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Costs
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Fuel efficiency
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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