Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4 is ahead, 78–73
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Tests 77 · 28 tests Owners 71 · 2,347 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
“How old is the tyre? Are they correctly inflated? What car? what is the rating of the tire 91W, 94W, more? It's a XL tyre so extra stiff. The continental Conti ASC tyres are not quiet, but you bought a new car, so you do not know how quiet it cab be with other tyres. Some cars are just loud.”
Tests 82 · 23 tests Owners 74 · 13,344 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 (exterior noise)
“Rapid wear on Michelin Primacy 4, 2017 Forester 2017 Forester in Mexico City, where there are lots of potholes and speed bumps and a LOT of rain. I got a set of Michelin Primacy 4+ tires at Costco three years ago and they've got about 30,000 kms -- 16,000 miles on them. Tread is down to about 3.5/32nds (in the middle, slightly less at the sides). The original Geolandars lasted very far beyond that in the same conditions. I'm getting a bit antsy at the tread depth. Wonder if anybody else has seen such rapid wear.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 89% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
| Dry (% of best) | 91% | 99% |
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 77 |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
| Wet (% of best) | 94% | 97% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 100% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 100% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 98% |
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Reviews found online | 73 | – |
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 74 |
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 60 | 74 |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) | 100% | 100% |
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 71 |
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 73 | 74 |
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 78 |
| Dry | 71 | 80 |
| Wet | 83 | 81 |
| Snow | 82 | – |
| Comfort | 71 | 76 |
| Noise | 63 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 77 |
| Handling | 73 | 74 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
AllSeasonContact
Primacy 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | AllSeasonContact | Primacy 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 81% #8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | −17.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #13/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 97% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −8.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +0.1 | Different tests |
| Dry | Dry | 91% #4/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | 99% #2/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | −7.7 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 93% #2/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +6.8 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | +4.2 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 100% #1/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #14/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #2/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 73% #7/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | 43% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +30.4 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 36% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 79% #7/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −43.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 57% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 87% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −30.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 93% #2/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All-Season Tire Test R17 | 13% #8/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview | +80.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 99% #2/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/7 · 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 75% #5/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | 75% #4/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | 63% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +36.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 75% #4/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | 93% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −18.3 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #3/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 | 99% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 94% #2/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | 97% #2/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | −3.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/2 · All Season vs Winter vs Nordic vs Studded Tyres | 100% #1/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | 92% #13/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +8.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 98% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinions on the Continental AllSeason Contact (and its successor Mk2) are generally mixed, balancing praise for their solid wet/snow grip, longevity, and fair pricing against complaints regarding noise, harshness, and specific wear patterns or vibrations over time. While some users report great confidence in winter conditions and low noise (especially on the Mk2), others note increased road noise and stiffness as the tires age.
“Am avut Conti All Season Contact Mk1 cu dimensiunea 235/45/18. Le-am tinut 4 ani, in care am facut 120.000 km cu ele ( 93% regim de autostrada ). La 65.000 km au inceput sa vibreze intre 120-130 km/hsi pe la 95.000 km zgomotul interior a crescut simtitor. La 120.000 lm, cu 4 mm adancime profil oe toate, le-am schimbat cu Conti All Season Contact Mk2. Am deja 9000 km cu ele : taie prin apa cel putin la fel de bine ca si Mk 1, franare sigura, zgomot mult redus ( efectiv liniste inauntru comparativ cu celelalte ). Motivul pentru care nu am schimbat cu Pirelli, e cam am vaxut rapoarte pe tyrereviews.com cum ca ar vibra dincolo de orice echilibrare, chiar si noi. Am trevut prin asa ceva - iti vine sa arunci masina. Nu multumesc. Te poti uita si la Michelin CrossClimate 3.”
“Jeg har kørt udenmærket på dem på denne vej i min yaris, så længe jeg kører efter forholdene. Sad dog fast i dyb sne ved min indkørsel, som jeg burde have skovlet. Jeg skovlede den fri med 4-5 spader, og kørte så videre uden problemer. Ellers kun mistet grebet én gang på sort is med for meget fart. (kun slinger kørsel omrking 100m, fik kontrol igen). Edit: jeg ser lige at det er Continental AllSeasonContact jeg har, ikke 2.”
“Conti allseason contact harsh and noisy”
Based on 7 community posts
Community feedback for the Michelin Primacy 4 is largely positive, highlighting its excellent balance of low road noise, high comfort, dependable wet and dry grip, and strong longevity for daily driving. While some users note concerns over rapid wear on specific heavy or EV applications, and poor snow performance due to its summer tire nature, most drivers find it a superior touring tire compared to factory options.
“6 year old MICHELIN PRIMACY 4(free) vs new Hankook Ventus prime 4 (290 eur) I currently have a set of Primacy 4 that still have thread and haven't given me any issues. (Dry or wet) . Do you guys think i should change them or will they be good for another year or so? I think they are ok but I've had someone say they're a bit old. Thanks”
“Both our Polestar2 (new) and 2016 Leaf (Jap import) arrived with Primacy 4s on them. The FWD Polestar needed fronts replaced at ~35k km and being 245/45 R19s Primacy were too pricey so went with Kumho Ecsta PS71 equivalents for a lot cheaper and negligible difference in performance. The rears on the Polestar are still going strong at 45k km and look like at least 60k km will be likely. We also fitted Kumhos on our previous Leaf and were very satisfied with performance and life.”
“Am avut primacy 4 pe o electrica. Destul de dezamagit de faptul ca dupa ~ 28.000 km s-au tocit rau de au ajuns cam la 3 mm. Placute la condus, silentioase, dar nu cele mai aderente. Pilot sport 4 pe aceiasi electrica cu primacy 4. Huruie de te doare capul. Aderenta nu o simt neaparat wow fata de primacy 4. Nu le mai suport si abia astept sa le trec pe iarna, oricum asta fiind ultima incaltare cu ele. Pe o termica am primacy 5, si sunt cele mai ok din experienta mea. Cele mai silentioase si aderente din cele 3. Dupa 20.000 km uzura a scazut cam cu 1 mm. Recomandarea mea e sa alegi primacy 5 fara ezitare.”
Based on 32 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental AllSeasonContact | B · Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 108 | 57 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
Continental AllSeasonContact
Michelin Primacy 4
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better dry, treadwear and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 80 vs 71 on dry.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 77 vs 68 on treadwear.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 71 vs 63 on noise.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
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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.
