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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

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

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
4
36
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.0
3.1
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
178
318

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Wet Braking
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Wet Handling
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin e.Primacy
60%
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Continental PremiumContact 6
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Dry Braking
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Dry Handling
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Noise Exterior
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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