Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the Primacy 3 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings.