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 (92%) than
Michelin (84%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 84% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the
ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the
PremiumContact 7 and the
Primacy 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where
PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
