Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7
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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, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Continental (78%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 97% compared to 90% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Michelin Primacy 5
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| Dimensions | R16 - R19 | R16 - 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
Worst rating in test
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Interior noise
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 | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 5 Rating: Test winner | 9.1 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 9 | ||||||
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