Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium2. Continental UltraContact NXT Premium
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended2. Continental UltraContact NXT Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Dry steering response
Dry lane changing
Offroad
(Overall rating)Grass traction
Gravel traction
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
