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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 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 84% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, 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 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 82% of Continental WinterContact TS 870 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
3
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.7
1.7
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
126
80

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
86%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
91%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
98%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%

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