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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Number of tests
13
26
10
Best position
#1
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
2.2
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
2026
Available sizes
123
66
104

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
83%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
68%
Vredestein ULTRAC
70%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
78%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Vredestein ULTRAC
95%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
59%
Vredestein ULTRAC
98%
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
95%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
86%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
97%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
81%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
90%
Vredestein ULTRAC
88%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
79%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
79%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Vredestein ULTRAC
75%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4+
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
82%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Kumho Ecsta HS52
74%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Vredestein ULTRAC
40%
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
65%
Vredestein ULTRAC
56%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
24%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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