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Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

UltraContact leads in dry braking and mileage; Primacy 4+ wins on comfort, refinement and aquaplaning.

Both the Continental UltraContact and the Michelin Primacy 4+ are premium summer touring tyres built for everyday drivers who want safety and longevity — but they approach the brief from different angles. The Continental leans hard on dry braking confidence and exceptional tread life, making it a safety-first pragmatist. The Michelin — which succeeds the well-regarded Primacy 4 and carries Michelin's EverGrip compound technology — puts comfort and cabin refinement at the top of its CV, with strong longevity credentials to match. In the one shared ADAC 2023 test on 205/55 R16 across 50 tyres, the Primacy 4+ finished 3rd and the UltraContact 7th, which tells you something about their relative standing — but it doesn't tell the whole story.

Continental UltraContact
Good for
Drivers prioritising dry braking safety High-mileage motorway users Value-conscious buyers in premium segment Drivers on smaller 14–15 inch fitments
Not ideal for
Drivers sensitive to aquaplaning risk Those prioritising cabin comfort above all Drivers needing 16-inch or larger only fitments
Michelin Primacy 4+
Good for
Comfort and refinement-focused drivers Families wanting a quiet long-distance cruiser EV owners benefiting from low rolling resistance Drivers valuing aquaplaning protection
Not ideal for
Drivers wanting best-in-class wet braking Those expecting cutting-edge wet handling Budget-conscious buyers — commands a premium price

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Number of tests
1
13
18
4
14
5
Best position
#7
#1
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
7.0
4.3
6.1
3.3
5.5
2.2
Latest test
2023
2025
2024
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
87
123
47
40
700
63

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Continental UltraContact
Michelin Primacy 4+
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Verdict

For most drivers buying a premium touring tyre for a family saloon or estate, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is the more rounded package: quieter, more comfortable, better on aquaplaning, and very durable — just be aware that its wet grip is beginning to age relative to the newest competition. If you cover significant annual mileage, want to maximise dry stopping safety, and value tread life above cabin refinement, the Continental UltraContact makes a strong case: it stops shorter in the dry, wears well, and real owners report it as surprisingly quiet for its price. The Primacy 4+ is the comfort cruiser; the UltraContact is the safety-focused long-hauler.

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