Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

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Continental

UltraContact

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UltraContact brakes shorter on dry; Primacy 4+ rides quieter, corners better in the wet.

Continental and Michelin both compete in the premium summer touring segment, but the Continental UltraContact and Michelin Primacy 4+ have arrived at different answers to what a touring tyre should do. The UltraContact is built around a clear priority: dry-road safety and impressive long-term mileage, with rolling resistance and economy firmly on the agenda. The Primacy 4+ — successor to the well-regarded Primacy 4 — is engineered around refinement first, using Michelin's EverGrip technology to maintain safety performance even as the tread wears. In the one shared ADAC test where these two met directly, the Primacy 4+ finished third out of 50 tyres, the UltraContact seventh — a meaningful gap, though both earned a positive verdict. Understanding why that gap exists tells you everything about which one belongs on your car.

UltraContact

Good for

Drivers prioritising dry braking safety above all High-mileage drivers wanting long tread life Economy-focused owners watching fuel and tyre costs Premium saloon owners on mixed road types

Not ideal for

Drivers sensitive to road noise on long journeys Those wanting best-in-class ride comfort Drivers in regions with frequent heavy rain and standing water

Primacy 4+

Good for

Motorway commuters wanting a quiet, refined cabin Drivers wanting the best aquaplaning protection EV and hybrid owners valuing low rolling resistance All-round comfort seekers in premium saloons and SUVs

Not ideal for

Drivers expecting the sharpest dry braking figures Those buying on a tighter budget — price is a noted weakness Drivers wanting the very latest wet-weather technology

Test Profile

UltraContact

Primacy 4+

Blizzak 6

e.Ziex

Efficientgrip Performance 2

Number of tests

1

13

14

3

4

Best position

#7

#1

#2

Average position

7.0

4.3

3.6

3.7

3.3

Latest test

2023

2025

2026

Available sizes

88

123

194

36

40

Tread pattern comparison

Continental UltraContact

Michelin Primacy 4+

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Verdict

The Continental UltraContact is the right tyre for drivers who prioritise dry-road safety above all else and want a long-lasting, economical premium tyre that keeps running costs in check. Its dry braking performance is class-leading for a touring tyre, and the mileage credentials are genuinely impressive. The trade-off is a noticeably firmer, noisier character compared to the best in class — something long-distance motorway drivers will feel on every journey. The Michelin Primacy 4+ is the more complete, more refined package: quieter, more comfortable, better at aquaplaning, and backed by a deeper independent test record. Its wet performance is aging slightly against newer designs, but for a driver who values a composed, serene ride with low running costs and broad all-round capability, it remains one of the best choices in the premium summer touring segment. If comfort and refinement are your benchmarks, choose the Michelin. If outright dry braking and long tread life at a competitive price are your priorities, the Continental makes a compelling case.