Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Primacy 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental UltraContact UX7 and Michelin Primacy 5 appear in 12 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 UltraContact UX7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Primacy 5 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 11 tests.
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 Michelin Primacy 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Continental UltraContact UX7 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Primacy 5 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental UltraContact UX7 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | Touring, SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.3 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | — | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.2 | 94.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental UltraContact UX7
Michelin Primacy 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental UltraContact UX7 | Michelin Primacy 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.2 31 | Avg rank 4.6 1104 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Avg rank 5.3 124 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 3.7 446 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 7.5 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 4.6 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 3.7 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
📏 Mileage: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact UX7.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact UX7 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact UX7 or Michelin Primacy 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UX7 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UX7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental UltraContact UX7 ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 5 shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact UX7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental UltraContact UX7 appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 5 in 11, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →