Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

If you want the most comfortable, quietest, and most fuel-efficient summer tyre in this comparison — and you're not pushing limits in wet conditions — the Michelin Primacy 4+ is the stronger all-round performer, as confirmed by its higher finish in head-to-head testing. It suits relaxed motorway drivers, EV and hybrid owners, and anyone who values ride quality above all. The Continental UltraContact makes a compelling case for drivers who prioritise dry braking confidence and tread life, and it's worth considering if aquaplaning on the Michelin's modest reserves concerns you less than a shorter stopping distance in an emergency dry stop. Neither tyre is a wet-weather specialist — the Primacy 4+'s wet credentials have slipped with age, and the UltraContact's aquaplaning weakness is real. For the best current wet performance in this segment, both point towards their respective successors: the Michelin Primacy 5 and the Continental PremiumContact 7.