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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Falken e.Ziex

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
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
13
26
14
3
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
4.3
2.2
5.5
3.7
Latest test
2025
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
123
66
706
34

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Falken e.Ziex
78%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

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