Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus are Premium Touring Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.
Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these nine tests:
- Continental PremiumContact 7 finished ahead of the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in eight of the tests
- Michelin Primacy 4 Plus finished ahead of the Continental PremiumContact 7 in one of the tests
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 3.22% less distance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:35.27M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.58M |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:35.6M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.7M |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:35.4M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.3M |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:35.4M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.3M |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:35.4M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.3M |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:32.9M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 33.6M |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:34.1M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 35.5M |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:36.9M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 38M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.87% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:51.73s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 52.6s |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:55.2s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 56.7s |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:75.3s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 76.4s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.7% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:115.5Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 115.1Km/H |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:93.8Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 92.6Km/H |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:79.2Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.8Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 15% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:100 Points | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 7.47% less distance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:31.58M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 32.88M |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:51.1M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 54.6M |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:25.8M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 27.7M |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:28.5M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 31.1M |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:40.3M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 43.3M |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:39.5M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 44.6M |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:27.9M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 31M |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:39.7M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 42.2M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 13.75% less distance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:32M | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.1M |
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 2.28% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:84.85s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.72s |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:83.8s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.6s |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:77.7s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 80.8s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.64% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:75.5Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 74.5Km/H |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:75.5Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 73.1Km/H |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:68.4Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 68.2Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 5% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:100 Points | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 95 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 had 4.22% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:6.53m/s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6.24m/s |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:8.62m/s | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.28m/s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 floated at a 0.44% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:74.91Km/H | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.18Km/H |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:76Km/H | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.1Km/H |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:74Km/H | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 75.3Km/H |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:82.5Km/H | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.2Km/H |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:82.3Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 81.9Km/H |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:73.5Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 68.6Km/H |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:93.9Km/H | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 92.3Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 slipped out at a 3.52% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:3.3m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.42m/sec2 |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:2.8m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 2.9m/sec2 |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:4.51m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 4.79m/sec2 |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:8.25m/sec2 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6.42m/sec2 |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:12.4m/sec2 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 12.6m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Best In Subj. Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during six noise tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus measured 1.73% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:72.2dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.3dB |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:64.6dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 64.3dB |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:71.3dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.7dB |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:74.1dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 72.7dB |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:73.2dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.5dB |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:72.3dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 71.8dB |
Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one noise tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus measured 2.78% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:72dB | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70dB |
Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during zero wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 8.26% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wear: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:60300KM | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 60300KM |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:30750KM | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 38950KM |
Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one value tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus proved to have a 12.06% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Value: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:12.85Price/1000 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 11.3Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during two price tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus cost 1.85% less than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Price: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:99.69 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 93.89 |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:6938 | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6750 |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:174 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 182 |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:395 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 440 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus had a 3.77% lower rolling resistance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:8.38kg / t | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.24kg / t |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:0.829kg / t | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 0.797kg / t |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:8.08kg / t | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.16kg / t |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:8.6kg / t | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 7.6kg / t |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:7.7kg / t | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6.6kg / t |
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17 |
✓ Continental PremiumContact 7:7.82kg / t | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.42kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus used 1.69% less fuel than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:5.9l/100km | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 5.8l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus emitted 19.97% less particle wear matter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Continental PremiumContact 7:60.1mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 48.1mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
In total the Continental PremiumContact 7 has been reviewed 26 times and drivers have given the tire 84% overall.
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
So with not a lot of info on the new Primacy 4Plus and needing 4tires I decided to go with these anyway as only £1.oo each dearer than the primacy 4 when I purchased, in for a penny in for a pound, these are the XL reinforced version I went for as they are a whole 1DB quieter than the non XL version... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
In conclusion the Continental PremiumContact 7 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle and curved aquaplaning, while the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performed better in straight aqua, noise, noise, wear, value, price, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion.
Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Continental PremiumContact 7 seems to be the best tire overall.
However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.
Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.
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