Segment
1. Continental UltraContact NXT Premium2. Michelin e.Primacy Premium
Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Michelin e.Primacy
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Michelin (79%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the e.Primacy were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R15 - R21 | |
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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. Continental UltraContact NXT Test winner2. Michelin e.Primacy Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin e.Primacy Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Continental UltraContact NXT Rating: Test winner | 206,7 | 98,9 | 99,5 | ||||
| Michelin e.Primacy Rating: Recommended | 204,0 | 95,7 | 98,3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 9.4 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
| Continental UltraContact NXT Rating: Outstanding | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.8 | |||
| Michelin E.Primacy Rating: Very good | 7.3 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
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