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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Continental PremiumContact 6

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Michelin Primacy 4 and BFGoodrich Advantage are two summer tyres compared in various tests. The Michelin Primacy 4, a touring tyre, is manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland. It replaced the previous model, the Michelin Primacy 3, and has since been superseded by the Michelin Primacy 4+. The BFGoodrich Advantage doesn't have any previous models and hasn't been replaced yet.


The Michelin Primacy 4 has an excellent rating of 89% by our team, while the BFGoodrich Advantage received a rating of 76%.


When compared, in the Autobild, Autozeitung, ADAC, GTÜ, and Firmenauto tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 consistently outperformed the BFGoodrich Advantage. Particularly, in the dry handling aspect, the Michelin Primacy 4 was praised for its impressive capabilities. It was also noted for its comfort, short braking distances, high mileage and low rolling resistance. Its weaknesses included high pricing.


The BFGoodrich Advantage, on the other hand, was credited for stable driving behaviour, comfortable noise levels and short dry braking distances. However, it was criticised for its wet handling and extended wet braking distances.


In mutual test positions, the Michelin Primacy 4 was consistently placed in the top five except in ADAC where it was ranked third. In contrasting results, the BFGoodrich Advantage was consistently ranked somewhere around the second half of the test list, indicating a general performance below the Michelin Primacy 4.


In conclusion, if you're looking for a tyre that delivers excellent dry handling, comfort, and impressively short braking distances, the Michelin Primacy 4 would be a better choice, provided you're prepared for a slightly higher price. However, the BFGoodrich Advantage offers stable driving behaviour, and decent comfort levels, falling a bit short only in wet conditions.


You can learn more about Michelin Tyres here and BFGoodrich Tyres here.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
20
14
36
Best position
#1
#8
#1
Average position
3.5
13.4
3.1
Latest test
2022
2026
2023
Available sizes
384
153
296

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
58%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
BFGoodrich Advantage
82%
Continental PremiumContact 6
98%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Continental PremiumContact 6
77%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Continental PremiumContact 6
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
66%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Continental PremiumContact 6
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
46%
BFGoodrich Advantage
37%
Continental PremiumContact 6
32%
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
70%
BFGoodrich Advantage
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
59%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
69%
BFGoodrich Advantage
59%
Continental PremiumContact 6
53%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
64%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
68%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
BFGoodrich Advantage
74%
Continental PremiumContact 6
57%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Continental PremiumContact 6
84%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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