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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Continental UltraContact

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (84%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 71% compared to 53% of the Continental UltraContact. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the UltraContact were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact has A rating. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Continental
UltraContact
Number of tests
4
1
Best position
#3
#7
Average position
12.0
7.0
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
111
88

Wet

Wet
Michelin e.Primacy
66%
Continental UltraContact
75%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Continental UltraContact
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
56%
Continental UltraContact
58%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
68%
Continental UltraContact
71%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
63%

Dry

Dry
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Continental UltraContact
91%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
83%
Continental UltraContact
91%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
80%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
Continental UltraContact
75%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Continental UltraContact
75%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
87%

Costs

Costs
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Continental UltraContact
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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