Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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Continental

UltraContact

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Continental wins on dry braking; Michelin wins almost everywhere else.

Put the Continental UltraContact and the Michelin Primacy 4+ side by side and you have two premium summer tourers with sharply different priorities. Continental's UltraContact is engineered around dry braking confidence and outstanding tread life — a tyre that earns its keep through safety and economy. Michelin's Primacy 4+, successor to the Primacy 4, is a refined long-distance cruiser that puts comfort, quietness, and rolling efficiency at the centre of its proposition. They share an EU class A wet grip label and an identical 64-size catalogue, but in their one shared ADAC test — 50 tyres, 205/55 R16 — the Michelin finished 3rd while the Continental placed 7th. That result neatly captures the gap between a very good tyre and a genuinely excellent one.

UltraContact

Good for

Drivers who prioritise dry braking confidence High-mileage commuters wanting long tread life Budget-aware premium tyre buyers Smaller wheel sizes down to R14

Not ideal for

Drivers in areas with frequent heavy rain or flooding Those expecting near-premium ride refinement Buyers comparing overall test rankings

Primacy 4+

Good for

Motorway and long-distance comfort seekers EV and hybrid drivers wanting low rolling resistance Drivers who encounter standing water regularly Those wanting a refined, quiet cabin environment

Not ideal for

Drivers prioritising maximum dry braking performance Those expecting cutting-edge wet grip from a newer design Price-sensitive buyers — this commands a premium

Test Profile

UltraContact

Primacy 4+

UltraGrip Performance+

Blizzak 6

Number of tests

1

13

23

14

Best position

#7

#1

Average position

7.0

4.3

3.3

3.6

Latest test

2023

2025

Available sizes

87

123

176

194

Tread pattern comparison

Continental UltraContact

Michelin Primacy 4+

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Verdict

These two tyres suit different kinds of driver. The Continental UltraContact is the choice for someone who values dry braking confidence above everything else — it delivers class-competitive stopping distances on clear roads, strong tread life, and solid everyday safety at a competitive price. It asks you to accept weaker aquaplaning performance and a step down in comfort. The Michelin Primacy 4+ is the more complete package: better test pedigree, superior refinement, stronger aquaplaning reserves, and a ride quality that long-distance drivers will genuinely appreciate. Its wet performance is showing age against newer rivals, and it costs more, but the overall balance of qualities — backed by strong independent test results across multiple organisations — makes it the more rounded recommendation for the majority of premium summer tyre buyers.