Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Continental UltraContact NXT (2026)

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 (88%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 74% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the UltraContact NXT were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.