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Michelin Primacy 4+

Summer
Premium
7.8 /10 Recommended

Built for comfort and longevity. The Primacy 4+ delivers outstanding mileage, low noise, and a smooth ride — all backed by short braking distances. Aquaplaning reserves and wet grip are modest, but if you value a quiet, comfortable ride with low running costs, this is the Michelin to get.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Primacy 4+
7.8
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac
4.3
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
YokohamaUpper-middle
BluEarth-XT
7.4
Better at: Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry braking, Aquaplaning - cross
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 1
3.3
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Wet handling
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling
GoodyearPremium
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
9.2
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry braking
HankookPremium
iON Evo
9.6
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.7
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
7.7
Better at: Interior noise, Wet handling, Exterior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet braking
GoodtripB
GR 66
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Wet handling
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise, Dry handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Exceptionally well-balanced tire with strong performance on both dry and wet roads.

Very high mileage and durability, making it economical over the long term.

Short braking distances and good grip in both wet and dry conditions, with high aquaplaning resistance.

Low rolling resistance and weight, contributing to better fuel efficiency and a good environmental footprint.

Comfortable and quiet ride, with precise and pleasant steering response.

Weaknesses

Slightly reduced wet grip and aquaplaning protection compared to newer competitors, resulting in longer stopping distances and less traction in wet conditions.

Somewhat weaker dry handling and grip during aggressive maneuvers, with a tendency towards oversteer in rapid lane changes.

Higher price point compared to other options.

Increased noise on rough asphalt surfaces.

History

Primacy 32016–20188.5Primacy 42019–20228.5Primacy 4+2023–20257.8Primacy 52025–20268.6
2022

Michelin Primacy 4+ was launched and replaced Michelin Primacy 4.

2023
2× Tested
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#2
ADAC205/55 R16#3Good
2024
8× Tested1× Winner
Autobild205/55 R161stExemplary
ADAC215/55 R17#2Good
ACE225/45 R17#3Highly recommended
Autobild225/55 R17#4Exemplary
Autobild205/55 R16#5
Autozeitung225/45 R17#7
Vibilagare215/55 R17#7
Automotorsport235/55 R18#8Good
2025
2× Tested
Autobild215/55 R18#4Good
TYRE REVIEWS225/50 R17#5Recommended
2025

Michelin Primacy 4+ got replaced by Michelin Primacy 5

Price vs Quality
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Tests (13)

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13 Tests 1× Winner 8× Recommended
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
Winner
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#2 Of 16 Tyres
ACE Summer
225/45 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2024
3rdHighly recommended
Opel Astra
1.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended
2.Vredestein UltracHighly recommended
3.Michelin Primacy 4+Highly recommended
4.Pirelli Cinturato P7Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
225/55 R17
#4 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#5 Of 55 Tyres
Autoklub ČR Summer
205/55 R16
#2 Of 19 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#3 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (64)

1 Variants

81H
185/55 R16From £146

3 Variants

8387VHXL.
mytyres.co.ukBest£146
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195/50 R16From £152

1 Variants

88VXL
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195/55 R16From £128

6 Variants

8791VHTXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£128
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195/65 R16From £186

1 Variants

92V
mytyres.co.ukBest£186
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205/45 R16From £154

2 Variants

83WH
mytyres.co.ukBest£154
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205/55 R16From £85

5 Variants

9491HVWXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£85
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205/60 R16From £126

4 Variants

9692WHV
mytyres.co.ukBest£126
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205/65 R16From £163

1 Variants

95V
mytyres.co.ukBest£163
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215/55 R16From £152

3 Variants

9793WVXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£152
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215/60 R16From £134

4 Variants

9995VHXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£134
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215/65 R16From £158

2 Variants

98102VXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£158
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215/70 R16From £154

1 Variants

100H
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£154
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225/50 R16From £203

1 Variants

92W
mytyres.co.ukBest£203
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225/55 R16From £164

5 Variants

9995YWXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£164
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225/60 R16From £147

2 Variants

10298WVXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£147
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245/70 R16From £164

1 Variants

111HXL
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Exemplary4× (44%)
Good5× (56%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.5xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.5215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 9.5235/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin Primacy 4+ made?
Michelin Primacy 4+ is made in Spain.

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