Segment
1. Michelin e.Primacy Premium2. Continental UltraContact NXT Premium
Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Continental UltraContact NXT
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Michelin (79%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the UltraContact NXT were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R16 - R20 | |
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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. Continental UltraContact NXT Test winner2. Michelin e.Primacy Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin e.Primacy Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Michelin e.Primacy Rating: Recommended | 204,0 | 95,7 | 98,3 | ||||
| Continental UltraContact NXT Rating: Test winner | 206,7 | 98,9 | 99,5 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 9.4 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
| Michelin E.Primacy Rating: Very good | 7.3 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
| Continental UltraContact NXT Rating: Outstanding | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.8 | |||
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