Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Michelin e.Primacy
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 (84%) than Michelin (80%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the e.Primacy were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.
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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 2 tests
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Continental UltraContact NXT
Michelin e.Primacy
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
