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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Hankook ION 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
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
13
26
18
1
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
2.2
6.1
1.0
Latest test
2025
2026
2024
2025
Available sizes
123
66
47
64

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

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