Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 5 Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Michelin Primacy 5
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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 (80%). 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 Continental PremiumContact 7 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 7 and the Primacy 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental PremiumContact 7 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 7 is made - France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
| # | Continental PremiumContact 7
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R16 - R19 | |
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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. Michelin Primacy 5 Test winner2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry lane changing
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring 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 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 7 Rating: Outstanding | 9 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 5 Rating: Test winner | 9.1 | ||||||
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