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Michelin Primacy 4

Summer
Premium
8.5 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Primacy 4 is a new tyre. Type: Summer; segment: Premium. Because there are not enough full comparative results yet, the page avoids a scored verdict and focuses on facts already present in the database: 123 available sizes from R14 to R23. EU label data is mostly wet grip A and rolling resistance A.

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

MichelinThis tyre
Primacy 4
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet braking
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet braking, Comfort, Dry braking
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Comfort
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry braking, Wet handling
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Wet braking
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
7.7
Better at: Interior noise
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Dry braking
BFGoodrichUpper-middle
Advantage
7.0
Better at: Interior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Dry braking
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Dry handling, Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Interior noise
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac
4.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Dry braking
KleberUpper-middle
Dynaxer HP4
7.5
Better at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
ImperialBudget
EcoSport SUV
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
DunlopPremium
Sport BluResponse
6.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet circle cornering, Dry braking
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk
6.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Wet braking
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
5.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort, Dry braking, Wet circle cornering
GoodyearPremium
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
9.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Interior noise, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry braking

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding performance and handling on dry roads, with short braking distances.

Very good and balanced performance on both dry and wet surfaces.

High mileage and low wear, offering excellent durability.

Low rolling resistance, resulting in improved fuel efficiency.

Good steering response and safe reserves against aquaplaning.

Weaknesses

Slight weaknesses on wet surfaces, particularly in aquaplaning resistance.

Relatively high price compared to competitors.

History

Primacy 32016–20188.5Primacy 42019–20228.5Primacy 4+2023–20257.8
2019
3× Tested
Autozeitung235/45 R18#2-
AutoMotorSport215/55 R17#3Recommended
ACE205/55 R16#8Recommended
2020
3× Tested2× Winner
ADAC235/55 R171stRecommended
Teknikens225/50 R171st
Autozeitung225/50 R17#3Highly recommended
2021
7× Tested2× Winner
Firmenauto195/55 R161stGood
Tyre Reviews235/55 R181stTest winner
Autobild215/60 R17#2Exemplary
ADAC225/50 R17#5Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#5
GTÜ225/45 R17#5Highly recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#8Good
2022
7× Tested1× Winner
Promobil235/55 R171stHighly recommended
ADAC215/60 R16#2Good
ADAC185/65 R15#3Good
Autobild215/55 R17#3Exemplary
Autozeitung215/55 R17#4Highly recommended
Autobild235/55 R18#4Good
Autobild215/55 R17#8
2022

Michelin Primacy 4 got replaced by Michelin Primacy 4+

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Tests (20)

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20 Tests 5× Winner 17× Recommended
Promobil Summer
235/55 R17
Winner
1stHighly recommended
1.Michelin Primacy 4Highly recommended
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ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
#2 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#3 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#3 Of 21 Tyres
Autozeitung Summer
215/55 R17
#4 Of 10 Tyres
4thHighly recommended
Ford Puma
1.Bridgestone Turanza T005Highly recommended
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4.Michelin Primacy 4Highly recommended
5.Maxxis Premitra HP5Highly recommended
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Autobild Summer
235/55 R18
#4 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#8 Of 51 Tyres
Firmenauto Summer
195/55 R16
Winner
Autobild Summer
215/60 R17
#2 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#5 Of 17 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#5 Of 53 Tyres
GTÜ Summer
225/45 R17
#5 Of 9 Tyres
GTÜ2021
5thHighly recommended
VW Golf
1.Nexen N Fera SportHighly recommended
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4.Maxxis Premitra HP5Highly recommended
5.Michelin Primacy 4Highly recommended
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#8 Of 20 Tyres
ADAC Summer
235/55 R17
Winner
ADAC2020
1stRecommended
Ford Kuga
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Autozeitung Summer
225/50 R17
#3 Of 20 Tyres
AutoMotorSport Summer
215/55 R17
#3 Of 11 Tyres
3rdRecommended
Volkswagen T-Roc
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ACE Summer
205/55 R16
#8 Of 9 Tyres
ACE2019
8thRecommended
Škoda Octavia
1.Nokian WetProofHighly recommended
···
8.Michelin Primacy 4Recommended
9.Pirelli Cinturato P7Conditionally recommended
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Sizes (123)

1 Variants

80T

1 Variants

75T
205/70 R14From £369

1 Variants

89W
mytyres.co.ukBest£369
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Ratings

Tested 17× By professional organizations

Highly recommended8× (47%)
Satisfactory9× (53%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.5xxx/xx R18 9.5185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 9.4225/xx Rxx 9.5235/xx Rxx 9.4

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin Primacy 4 made?
Michelin Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.

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