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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

Continental grips harder in the wet; Michelin lasts longer and costs less to run.

The Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Michelin Primacy 4 are both established premium summer tyres that have since been updated — the Continental by the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Michelin by the Michelin Primacy 4+ — yet both remain widely available and are still worth serious consideration where priced competitively. Across eleven direct comparisons, the Continental leads seven wins to four, and the pattern that emerges is consistent: the PremiumContact 6 is the more dynamic, grip-focused tyre, while the Michelin Primacy 4 is the longer-lasting, more economical choice built around Michelin's philosophy of safety that endures over the full life of the tyre.

Continental PremiumContact 6
Good for
Drivers prioritising wet-weather safety and grip Spirited drivers wanting sharp, planted handling Mixed-use driving including faster roads Performance and executive saloon owners
Not ideal for
Economy-focused drivers watching fuel consumption Those prioritising tyre longevity above all else Buyers wanting the lowest possible cabin noise
Michelin Primacy 4
Good for
High-mileage drivers wanting exceptional tread life EV owners prioritising low rolling resistance and range Comfort-first family car drivers valuing a quiet ride Budget-conscious buyers seeking long-term running costs
Not ideal for
Drivers needing maximum wet-road and aquaplaning confidence Spirited drivers wanting a dynamic, involving feel Those frequently driving on faster roads in wet conditions

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 6
Michelin
Primacy 4
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Number of tests
36
20
18
14
5
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#8
#1
Average position
3.1
3.5
6.1
13.4
2.2
Latest test
2023
2022
2024
2026
2025
Available sizes
303
386
47
153
63

Verdict

These two tyres suit genuinely different priorities, and both are now available at reduced prices as end-of-line stock. If active driving confidence — particularly in wet conditions, on faster roads, or where aquaplaning is a real concern — is your priority, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is the more capable and dynamically satisfying choice, backed by seven wins from eleven head-to-head tests. If you cover high mileage, want to minimise fuel costs, and value a quieter, more refined ride over outright peak grip, the Michelin Primacy 4 will serve you better over the long run. Both have been superseded, so availability in specific sizes varies — but where both are on the shelf at similar prices, most drivers will find the Continental the more rounded performer, while high-mileage users have a strong case for the Michelin.

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