18 Shops · 56,847+ Products

Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

When looking at the two tyres, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 and the Michelin Primacy 4+, we find each has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, as noted from several tyre tests.


The Maxxis Premitra HP5, designed by Maxxis, is a summer tyre known for its cross aquaplaning proficiency, as it took the 8th spot in the Autozeitung test. However, it does present with drawbacks, such as a delayed steering response and moderate grip level on both wet and dry roads. Despite this, it has a good mileage performance and offers short dry braking distances.


On the other hand, the Michelin Primacy 4+ constructed by Michelin, is a summer touring tyre that has now replaced the previous models, Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3. This tyre pulled ahead in the tests, securing the 7th and 5th spots in Autozeitung and Autobild's tests, respectively. It has been commended for its comfort, exterior noise reduction, and reduced rolling resistance. Moreover, it boasts high performance potential, excellent handling, and short dry braking distances. And it does all this while providing remarkable mileage and cost efficiency.


In terms of our tyre ratings, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is ahead with 77% compared to Maxxis Premitra HP5's score of 69%.


To summarize, both tires have their advantages. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 offers good performance in terms of mileage and dry braking, but falls behind in steering response and grip. On the other side, the Michelin Primacy 4+ not only excels in comfort and noise reduction, but also demonstrates an outstanding balance between performance and efficiency.


Undoubtedly, customers' choice between the two will depend on their specific driving conditions and preferences. However, if ranking based on tests and overall score, the Michelin Primacy 4+ stands out as the better choice in this comparison.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
31
13
26
Best position
#1
#1
#1
Average position
9.5
4.3
2.2
Latest test
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
64
123
66

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
Dry Performance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Dry Lane Change
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
93%
Comfort & Noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
65%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Economy
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Continental PremiumContact 7
73%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

View general comparison

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison