Here’s a detailed comparison of the **Michelin Primacy SUV+** and the **Continental UltraContact UC7** to help you choose the right touring/SUV tire:
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## 🏁 Performance
### **Wet Grip & Safety**
* **Primacy SUV+** shows superior wet braking (\~43.8 m vs 45.1 m) and better aquaplaning resistance (\~78.4 km/h vs 77.7 km/h) than UC6/UC7 equivalents ([toptirereview.com][1]).
* Consistently praised for excellent wet control, making it a top choice in rainy conditions.
### **Dry Handling & Braking**
* **UltraContact UC7** edges out Primacy in dry performance, with quicker braking and sharper handling: \~37.9 m stopping vs 40.3 m, and marginally faster slalom/braking times ([toptirereview.com][2], [toptirereview.com][1]).
* Felt “very predictable and potent” during test drives ([wapcar.my][3]).
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## 🎧 Noise & Comfort
* **UC7** is quieter and more comfort-focused, scoring better in NVH tests (\~58.3 dB vs 58.8 dB) and comfort ratings (7.2/10 vs 6.6/10) ([toptirereview.com][1]).
* User reviews echo this:
> “my car is also using… UC6 SUV… very comfortable (ride became softer) and very quiet” ([reddit.com][4])
> “Got myself UC7… way quieter than primacy 4” ([forum.lowyat.net][5])
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## ⛽ Rolling Resistance & Fuel Economy
* **UC7** offers lower rolling resistance (\~7.21 N/kN vs 8.2 N/kN), which translates to better fuel efficiency ([toptirereview.com][1]).
* Primacy may have slightly higher rolling resistance but compensates with weight savings and refined compound design ([toptirereview.com][6]).
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## 🔧 Durability & Build
* **Tread depth**: UC7 (≈7.31 mm) deeper than Primacy (≈6.82 mm), implying potentially longer wear and better aquaplaning ([toptirereview.com][6]).
* **Construction**: Primacy has dual-ply and thicker underlay—stronger build; UC7 uses single ply with slightly thinner underlay .
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## 💰 Price & Value
* **UC7** is more budget-friendly —≈RM 580 vs RM 680 for Primacy (225/45R18) ([toptirereview.com][7]).
* In Malaysia, Primacy SUV+ and Continental UC6 SUV are comparably priced (\~6% difference) .
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## 🗣️ Community Highlights
* UC7 praised as a comfort champion:
> “If noise is your only priority… tyres such as UC7 … best bet.” ([reddit.com][8], [reddit.com][4])
> “I would go with the UltraContact as its a better 'touring' tyre… the difference isn't huge.” ([reddit.com][9])
* Michelin side:
> “Michelin is always the right answer…” ([reddit.com][10])
> “Michelin Tires are the tire equivalent of 'Buy It For Life'… very well manufactured.” ([reddit.com][11])
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## ⚙️ Summary Table
| Feature | Michelin Primacy SUV+ | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Wet Performance | **Excellent**, best-in-class | Very good, but slightly behind |
| Dry Performance | Strong performer | Slightly better dry braking/handling |
| Noise & Comfort | Quiet, but a touch firmer | **Quieter & smoother ride** |
| Rolling Resistance | Moderate | **Lower**, more fuel-efficient |
| Durability | Solid build, slightly shallower tread | **Deeper tread, robust build** |
| Price (MYR) | \~RM 680/pc | \~RM 580/pc |
| Ideal For | Wet safety, premium feel | All-round comfort, efficiency, value |
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## 🛞 Product Options
Here are the current popular SKUs:
### [Michelin Primacy SUV+]()
#### Premium wet‑biased SUV tyre
### [Continental UltraContact UC7]()
#### Comfort and efficiency SUV tyre
**[Michelin Primacy SUV+]()**: Renowned for wet grip, low noise, and strong build quality—premium option.
**[Continental UltraContact UC7]()**: Excellent on comfort, dry braking, and fuel economy—great value.
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## ✅ Which Should You Pick?
* **Choose *Primacy SUV+*** if you prioritize **best-in-class wet performance**, robust construction, and are willing to pay a bit more.
* **Choose *UltraContact UC7*** if you want **quiet, efficient, comfortable driving** at a lower price—with still very strong overall capability.
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Let me know your typical driving conditions (city vs highway, wet/dry climates, load), and I can help fine-tune the recommendation!
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https://toptirereview.com/michelin-primacy-...rce=chatgpt.com "SUV show down ! Michelin Primacy SUV vs Continental UC6 SUV - Top Tire Review"
[2]:
https://toptirereview.com/2023-top-tire-rev...rce=chatgpt.com "2023 Top Tire Review APAC Touring Tire Test - Top Tire Review"
[3]:
https://www.wapcar.my/news/57735review-cont...rce=chatgpt.com "Review: Continental UltraContact UC7 - The comfort touring tyre with a performance edge | WapCar"
[4]:
https://www.reddit.com/r/kereta/comments/1e...rce=chatgpt.com "Advice on new tyres..."
[5]:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5420880/%2B0...rce=chatgpt.com "Conti UltraContact UC7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST"
[6]:
https://toptirereview.com/tire-cross-sectio...rce=chatgpt.com "Tire Cross Section Analysis : Michelin Primacy 4 ST vs Continental UltraContact 7 - Top Tire Review"
[7]:
https://toptirereview.com/continental-ultra...rce=chatgpt.com "Continental UltraContact UC7 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST - Top Tire Review"
[8]:
https://www.reddit.com/r/kereta/comments/1f...rce=chatgpt.com "Car tyres for wet roads"
[9]:
https://www.reddit.com/r/TyreReviews/commen...rce=chatgpt.com "I can't decide"
[10]:
https://www.reddit.com/r/CarsAustralia/comm...rce=chatgpt.com "Quiet tyres"
[11]:
https://www.reddit.com/r/tires/comments/1ap...rce=chatgpt.com "Are the Michelin Tires really all that good or just overrated?"
Fresh from chatgpt.
first of all, I had a worse experience with wet traction and wet handling for Continental UC6. And our WhatsApp group for the car, which unfortunately comes with UC6 as stock tyres, all complaining about the same issue with wet traction on this particular model, which is worse than any unknown brand's tyres or model for wet traction. For dry, it is ok and kinda quiet vs rival. Many I known are just letting go of this junk model at tyre shop and jump to Michelin, be it Primacy or PS4 SUV, both are praised by many owners for wet traction drive. Others with budget reason choose Toyo CR1 SUV, and surprisingly, it is much better than UC6, again at wet handling control. Not sure why they just not strong on this.
The website or Youtube shared, of course, must show Continental win big, after all the Dr Edwin is currently working with the Continental Tyres company. Its not really a neutral party who testing for the tyres test, hence if I can put inflated tyre pressure to rival model, my tyre will win for any categories listed. This I am assuming, since it is not handled by a neutral party or company for the test.
So for me and few buddies who had bad experience with this brand will either jump to reputable model from Michelin or skip any tyres from Continental. Hence I am not opting for UC7 or MC7 in the future. From my reading on FB, those who really test the MC7 on hoping it will good as Michelin PS series, they are all said it is not, especially on wet heavy rain situation. Only Cost factor they won against Michelin