Comparison: Continental SportContact 7 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (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 94% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the SportContact 7 and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Continental SportContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where SportContact 7 is made - Czech Republic/Slovakia/Portugal.