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Comparison: Continental VanContact Winter vs. Michelin Primacy 5

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Continental (83%). The first tyre test of Continental VanContact Winter was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Continental VanContact Winter has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

Continental
VanContact Winter
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.0
4.7
Latest test
2019
2026
Available sizes
46
126

Dry

Dry
Continental VanContact Winter
62%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Continental VanContact Winter
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%

Wet

Wet
Continental VanContact Winter
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet braking
Continental VanContact Winter
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental VanContact Winter
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%

Snow

Snow
Continental VanContact Winter
85%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental VanContact Winter
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Interior noise
Continental VanContact Winter
77%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Continental VanContact Winter
43%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%

Ice

Ice
Continental VanContact Winter
74%

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