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Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Continental stops shortest on dry roads; Michelin rides quietest and handles standing water better.

Both the Continental UltraContact and the Michelin Primacy 4+ are premium summer touring tyres aimed at safety-conscious drivers who expect more than just adequate performance. But spend time with the test data and a clear personality split emerges. The UltraContact is the dry-road specialist with a standout mileage story — a tyre built around confident stopping and long-term economy. The Primacy 4+, which succeeds the Michelin Primacy 4 and is itself now giving way to the Michelin Primacy 5, is the quieter, more rounded companion: softer in character, kinder to the cabin, and more accomplished across a broader spread of real-world conditions. In their one shared test — the demanding ADAC 2023 50-tyre shootout in 205/55 R16 — Michelin finished third overall to Continental's seventh, a gap that reflects their differing strengths rather than any fundamental weakness on Continental's part.

Continental UltraContact
Good for
High-mileage motorway drivers Drivers prioritising dry braking above all Fuel-conscious drivers wanting long tyre life Owners of compact to mid-size saloons
Not ideal for
Drivers regularly facing flooded or heavily wet roads Those prioritising wet handling over dry braking Buyers seeking the quietest possible ride
Michelin Primacy 4+
Good for
Comfort-focused family car drivers Urban and mixed-road commuters Drivers valuing a quiet, refined cabin Those who encounter standing water regularly
Not ideal for
Drivers who prioritise outright dry braking performance Those wanting the latest-generation wet grip technology Budget-conscious buyers — price is a known complaint

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
1
13
15
18
Best position
#7
#1
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
4.3
6.1
6.1
Latest test
2023
2025
2026
2024
Available sizes
87
123
229
47

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Continental UltraContact
Michelin Primacy 4+
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Verdict

Choose the Continental UltraContact if dry-road braking confidence and long tyre life are your priorities — it stops shorter on dry asphalt, wears exceptionally well, and owners reward it with consistently positive feedback. It suits drivers who cover high motorway miles on mostly dry roads and want a premium tyre that goes the distance economically. Avoid it if you regularly encounter standing water; its aquaplaning resistance is a genuine limitation. The Michelin Primacy 4+ is the better all-rounder for mixed conditions: quieter, more comfortable, with stronger aquaplaning reserves and a more refined ride. It is the natural choice for family car drivers, urban commuters, and anyone who values a serene cabin over an extra metre of dry stopping distance. The caveat is that its wet performance is no longer state-of-the-art — if cutting-edge wet grip matters most, the newer Michelin Primacy 5 may be worth the step up. Within its own generation, however, the Primacy 4+ remains a compelling, well-rounded premium option that finished ahead of the UltraContact in the only test where both faced the same field.

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