Segment
1. Continental UltraContact NXT Premium2. Michelin Primacy 3 Premium
Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Michelin Primacy 3
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 (79%). The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Michelin Primacy 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (91%) of the Michelin Primacy 3 also have A wet ratings. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Exemplary2. Continental UltraContact NXT Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 3 71 dB
