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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

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
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Number of tests
13
26
18
6
3
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#3
#2
Average position
4.3
2.2
6.1
4.7
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
2024
2026
2026
Available sizes
123
66
47
146
60

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Hankook Ventus Evo
81%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Hankook Ventus Evo
96%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Hankook Ventus Evo
75%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Hankook Ventus Evo
73%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Hankook Ventus Evo
86%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%

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