Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Michelin Primacy 4 ST appear in 31 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 ST performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Primacy 4 ST still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Michelin Primacy 4 ST |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 30 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 93.5 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental PremiumContact 7
Michelin Primacy 4 ST
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Michelin Primacy 4 ST | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Avg rank 3.0 11 | Michelin Primacy 4 ST |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Avg rank 2.3 2 | Michelin Primacy 4 ST |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 2 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Avg rank 1.5 22 | Michelin Primacy 4 ST |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.9 17 | No data | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Avg rank 6.0 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
💧 Wet: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST
The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.5 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
☀️ Dry: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST
The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.1 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
❄️ Snow: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4 ST.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST
The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 4.9 for the Continental PremiumContact 7.
📏 Mileage: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4 ST.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.0 for the Michelin Primacy 4 ST.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental PremiumContact 7 or Michelin Primacy 4 ST?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ST ranks higher on average than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 ST averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental PremiumContact 7 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 ST ranks better than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 4 ST.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental PremiumContact 7 appears in 30 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 ST in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
