Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 3 (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 PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Michelin Primacy 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Primacy 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (92%) of the Michelin Primacy 3 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.