Tests 72 · 4 tests Owners 64 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Continental Premium Contact 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 77–69
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Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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72
Dry
Primacy 4+ +779Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 72 82 Reviews found online 71 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 79% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 99% -
75
Wet
Primacy 4+ +378Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 77 79 Reviews found online 72 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 94% Wet Handling (% of best) 97% 25% -
71
Comfort
Primacy 4+ +172Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 74 72 Reviews found online 67 72 -
68
Noise
Primacy 4+ +472Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 70 75 -
60
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +2383Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 68 91 Reviews found online 48 71 -
67
Handling
Primacy 4+ +269Why this score
Source Premium Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 67 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 5 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 77 |
| Dry | 72 | 79 |
| Wet | 75 | 78 |
| Comfort | 71 | 72 |
| Noise | 68 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 83 |
| Handling | 67 | 69 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Premium Contact 5
77
/ 100
Primacy 4+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Premium Contact 5 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #7/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 79% #8/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +16.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #8/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 93% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | −7.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #8/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 72% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +19.8 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 60% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 53% #16/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +7.2 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 77% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 86% #4/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −9.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/15 · 2015 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #6/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 78% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −14.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 80% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −7.5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #5/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 25% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +72.4 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Premium Contact 5
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and body roll
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
Tire B Primacy 4+
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
- Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options
Cons
- Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
- High premium price point relative to competitors
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Premium Contact 5 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Continental Premium Contact 5
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, dry and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 83 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 79 vs 72 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 68 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 75 on wet.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 5
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.