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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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
Falken
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
13
26
23
2
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#1
Average position
4.3
2.2
6.6
1.0
Latest test
2025
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
123
66
194
23

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
68%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
66%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
70%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
67%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
64%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
55%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
70%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Falken ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
76%

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