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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

The comparison between the Michelin Primacy 4+ and the Continental PremiumContact 7 tyres brings out their strength and weaknesses based on multiple tests from various platforms. Both these tyres contribute to the summer product line of their respective manufacturers, Michelin and Continental.


The Michelin Primacy 4+, an improvement from the Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3, ranks 5th out of 55 in the Autobild test, with its unique features being comfort, exterior noise and dry handling. While in ACE's and Vibilagare's tests it was ranking 3rd and 7th respectively, it was on 8th position in Automotorsport and 7th position at Autozeitung tests. This tyre is optimised for comfort and noise and is rated at 77% on our ratings chart. While the Michelin Primacy 4+ has been replaced with the Michelin Primacy 5, it still holds strong ratings.


The Continental PremiumContact 7, part of the long-standing PremiumContact family, has a strikingly better performance in comparison. This tyre took the 1st position in multiple tests including Autobild, Vibilagare, ACE, and Automotorsport. It is particularly notable for its aquaplaning resistance, wet/dry braking, handling, and rolling resistance. This tyre is rated at 99% on our ratings chart and reflects superior wet and dry performance. As of now, Continental has not released a successor to this model.


Overall, in terms of test positions, the Continental Premiumcontact 7 ranks higher. As for the strengths, the Michelin Primacy 4+ stands out for comfort and noise, while Premiumcontact 7 excels in handling and braking, both in wet and dry conditions. In terms of weaknesses, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is found to have sluggish dry handling but the Continental Premiumcontact 7 has increased external noise and average rolling resistance. While both tyres exhibit commendable features, the Continental Premiumcontact 7 outranks the Michelin Primacy 4+ based on the test comparison.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
13
26
2
3
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
2.2
1.0
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
123
66
23
40

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%

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