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1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 4+ Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+
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Today, we're examining two admired touring summer tyres: the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Michelin Primacy 4+. Both have a rich lineage, with the Continental PremiumContact 7 following the PremiumContact 6 and ContiPremiumContact 5 while the Michelin Primacy 4+ is the successor to the Primacy 3 and 4.
Firstly, the Continental PremiumContact 7, manufactured in France, Slovakia, Germany, and Czechia, boasts a spectacular rating of 99%. It shines in its superb performance on both wet and dry conditions, leading in wet braking, wet handling, and dry braking in tests conducted by ACE and Automotorsport. Autobild applauds its resistance to aquaplaning, and ADAC commends its highest safety record. However, testing reveals some weak spots in rolling resistance and external noise. Remarkably, it came first in almost all tested categories, making it one of the Continental's prodigies.
In contrast, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a 77% rating. It notably lagged behind in tests, finishing 7th in Vibilagare and 8th in Automotorsport. In terms of strengths, it boasts good dry handling (ACE), excellent wet grip, and low noise according to TyreReviews.com 2023 survey. Despite these positives, it suffers from long braking distances and weak grip on wet surfaces, increasing the safety risk in aquaplaning situations. Despite these shortcomings, the Primacy 4+ is a significant part of Michelin's summer range and shouldn't be dismissed.
Although the Michelin Primacy 4+ presents some strong features, the Continental PremiumContact 7 typically outperforms it in mutual tests. While the PremiumContact 7 provides greater assurance during wet conditions and scores higher in dry handling and braking, the Primacy 4+ is praised for its comfort and low rolling resistance, implying higher fuel efficiency.
In conclusion, the Continental PremiumContact 7 seems to outlast the Michelin Primacy 4+ in terms of performance and overall ratings. However, the choice between the two will largely depend on specific driving conditions and personal preferences regarding comfort and noise level.
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1. Michelin Primacy 4+ Highly recommended2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
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Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
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Wet braking according to EU label
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 87 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 87 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 75 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 214 | velmi doporučeno | 47 | 92 | 13 | 5 | |
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Highly recommended | 214 | velmi doporučeno | 71 | 123 | 15 | 5 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Highly recommended | 204 | velmi doporučeno | 65 | 116 | 17 | 6 | |
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | dobré | ||||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | ||||||
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| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 35,4 | 25,8 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 36,3 | 27,7 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | ||||
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| Best values in test | dobré | 1,6 | 1,7 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,6 | 1,7 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | dobré | 1,7 | 2,2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | 104,7 | 106 | 103,3 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 102,6 | 103,9 | 101,4 | ||||
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 1 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Test winner | vítěz testu | 1 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Highly recommended | vysoce doporučeno | 1 | |||||
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