Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (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 SportContact 7 has a better rating of 100% compared to 96% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. The first tyre test of Continental SportContact 7 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportscars 2026 255/35 R19 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the Pilot Sport 4 S were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 88% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (55%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the SportContact 7 is made in Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal and Pilot Sport 4 S is made in United States.