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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Continental EcoContact 6Premium
ContinentalContinental

EcoContact 6

7.7
R13 – R23
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Continental
EcoContact 6
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
6.1
11.8
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
189
620

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
96%
Continental EcoContact 6
83%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Continental EcoContact 6
77%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
93%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
94%
Continental EcoContact 6
78%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Continental EcoContact 6
65%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Continental EcoContact 6
64%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
98%
Continental EcoContact 6
74%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Continental EcoContact 6
62%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
60%
Continental EcoContact 6
64%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
61%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%

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