Michelin wins on comfort and refinement; Continental fights back with best-in-class dry braking.
The Continental UltraContact and the Michelin Primacy 4+ share the premium summer touring category but tell very different stories. The UltraContact is a dry-road specialist — its braking scores are among the best in class, and its long tread life gives it real economy credentials. The Michelin, successor to the Primacy 4 and built around the brand's EverGrip compound technology, is the more rounded performer: quieter, more comfortable, and significantly better at aquaplaning resistance. In their one shared test — ADAC 2023 — Michelin finished 3rd out of 50 tyres; Continental came 7th. That gap in overall standing reflects something meaningful about their character.
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The Michelin Primacy 4+ is the more complete tyre — better rounded across comfort, noise, aquaplaning, and overall test performance — and for most drivers covering a mix of roads and weather, it is the stronger recommendation. Its EverGrip compound is designed to maintain safety performance even as the tread wears, which adds genuine long-term reassurance. The Continental UltraContact makes a compelling case for drivers whose priority is outright dry braking confidence and maximum tread life — its dry scores are exceptional, and high-mileage motorway users will find real value in its longevity. But its aquaplaning weakness and lower overall test standing mean it suits a narrower profile of buyer. If comfort and all-round safety matter most, choose the Michelin. If dry stopping power and tyre longevity are your priorities, the Continental delivers.
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