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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 5 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). But when it comes to comparing Continental PremiumContact 5 and Michelin Primacy 4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 5 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Continental PremiumContact 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (52%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the PremiumContact 5 is made in Czech Republic and Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 5
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
2
20
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
6.0
3.5
Latest test
2021
2022
Available sizes
55
367

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Continental PremiumContact 5
55%
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Wet Handling
Continental PremiumContact 5
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
56%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental PremiumContact 5
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
52%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
79%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Continental PremiumContact 5
50%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry Handling
Continental PremiumContact 5
72%
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Dry Lane Change
Continental PremiumContact 5
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental PremiumContact 5
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
71%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Continental PremiumContact 5
67%
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Ride Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 5
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Economy
Confidence
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Continental
PremiumContact 5
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Continental PremiumContact 5
63%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View

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