Tests 74 · 3 tests Owners 62 · 3,141 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
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Continental Sport Contact 5 vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 77–67
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Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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76
Dry
Primacy 4+ +379Why this score
Source Sport Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 79 82 Reviews found online 71 73 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 95% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 91% -
74
Wet
Primacy 4+ +478Why this score
Source Sport Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 75 79 Reviews found online 71 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 94% Wet Circle (% of best) 97% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 93% 95% -
63
Comfort
Primacy 4+ +972Why this score
Source Sport Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 63 72 Reviews found online 62 72 -
67
Noise
Primacy 4+ +572Why this score
Source Sport Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) 67 75 -
51
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +3283Why this score
Source Sport Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 41 71 -
67
Handling
Primacy 4+ +269Why this score
Source Sport Contact 5 Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 67 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Sport Contact 5 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 76 | 79 |
| Wet | 74 | 78 |
| Comfort | 63 | 72 |
| Noise | 67 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 83 |
| Handling | 67 | 69 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Sport 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 | Sport Contact 5 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #6/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | 95% #3/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #4/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | 91% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +7.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% #3/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test | 76% #6/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test | 100% #3/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/10 · 2017 Sport Auto UHP and Track Day Test | 33% #3/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −19.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 82% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +16.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 67% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −20.8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +7.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +12.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 94% #5/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | +5.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 93% #8/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test | 95% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −1.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Sport Contact 5
Pros
- Outstanding dry and wet grip with excellent aquaplaning resistance
- Precise steering response and sharp handling
- Short braking distances in various weather conditions
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, resulting in a short overall lifespan
- High price point combined with poor mileage value
- Increased road noise as the tires wear down past halfway
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 Sport Contact 5 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Continental Sport Contact 5
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, comfort 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 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 67 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 74 on wet.
Tire A · Continental Sport 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.