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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

8 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R18 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4+ is made in Spain and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
13
30
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
2.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
127
69

Performance comparison

Averaged from 8 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
78%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
68%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
70%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2025215/55 R18View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2024235/55 R18View

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