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

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 - 95% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 77% 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
176
319

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

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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