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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Michelin (84%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 76% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4+ is made in Spain and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
13
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
123
80

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
80%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
83%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
68%

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