Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Dunlop Winter vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

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Continental

UltraContact

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Michelin wins on comfort and consistency; Continental wins on dry braking — choose your priority.

Two premium touring summer tyres, two very different philosophies: the Continental UltraContact puts short braking distances front and centre, while the Michelin Primacy 4+ — the refined successor to the widely praised Michelin Primacy 4 — prioritises long-lasting comfort and rolling efficiency. Both are aimed at everyday drivers of family saloons and SUVs, but their strengths pull in opposite directions. In the ADAC 2023 summer tyre test on 205/55 R16, the only mutual benchmark available, the Primacy 4+ finished 3rd overall out of 50 tyres while the UltraContact landed 7th — a meaningful gap that tells a story about how each tyre performs across the full test spectrum.

UltraContact

Good for

short dry stopping distances high-mileage drivers sporty family cars

Not ideal for

heavy rain or flood-prone roads drivers prioritising ride refinement

Primacy 4+

Good for

long motorway journeys fuel-conscious drivers quiet and comfortable cruising

Not ideal for

drivers who demand maximum dry braking performance

Test Profile

UltraContact

Primacy 4+

Winter

Efficientgrip 2 SUV

Number of tests

1

13

2

5

Best position

#7

#1

Average position

7.0

4.3

1.5

2.2

Latest test

2023

2025

Available sizes

87

123

66

63

Tread pattern comparison

Continental UltraContact

Michelin Primacy 4+

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Verdict

The overall ratings — Michelin Primacy 4+ at 76/100 versus Continental UltraContact at 53/100 — reflect the ADAC result and highlight a structural difference: the Primacy 4+ is a more rounded, consistent performer across the whole test matrix, whereas the UltraContact trades some wet and comfort performance for exceptional dry braking and durability. For most private drivers who value a quiet, fuel-efficient, comfortable tyre that still performs safely in the wet, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is the stronger all-round choice. The Continental UltraContact suits drivers who spend most of their time on dry roads, demand the shortest possible stopping distances, and are willing to accept a busier ride and an aquaplaning weakness in return for that edge.