Pros and cons
- Short braking distance on wet roads
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
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Competitors
The Michelin Primacy 4 is a specialist in dry conditions, with exceptional braking distance results in comparison to its competitors. It offers high levels of precision and grip, and handles changing curves with ease. However, it falls behind its competitors in wet conditions, particularly in terms of aquaplaning in turns. Despite this, its braking distance on wet surfaces is still satisfactory, and its maximum lateral grip is still good. While it has average noise levels and fuel efficiency, the Michelin Primacy 4 excels in terms of wear, with the least amount of wear compared to other tires in the test. Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 is a well-rounded tire with great handling capabilities on dry and wet surfaces, making it a highly recommended pick. However, it is also noted for its relatively high price.
Sizes
Michelin Primacy 4 is made in 240 sizes, starting from 165/65 R15 up to 255/45 R20.
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Michelin Primacy 4 is ranked #89 of 943 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2022, Promobil 2022, and other organizations. Michelin Primacy 4 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from France. However, this particular model is made in Spain/Germany/Poland. It is made in total of 240 sizes, 165/65 R15 being the smallest and 255/45 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 20 times, first test was carried in 2019. Michelin Primacy 4 replaced an older model - Michelin Primacy 3. Michelin Primacy 4 got replaced by a newer model - Michelin Primacy 4+. This model received the best possible rating in 8 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 64% of Michelin Primacy 4 has "A" wet grip rating and most (43%) of the dimensions has "A" fuel-saving rating. Noise is a strong quality of Michelin Primacy 4 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 38% of them produce 68db noise, which result in "a" rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 6.25 mm in 225/50 R17. However, this can vary depending on the dimension (7.5 mm - 205/55 R16). It can be compared to PremiumContact 6, which is a tyre from Continental (Germany) and has a rating of 92%, compared to 89% of the Michelin in question. There was a braking test that featured both Continental PremiumContact 6 and Michelin Primacy 4 held by autobild in 2021. On the wet, the Continental stopped from 80km/h earlier than the Michelin - 29,6m, whereas the Michelin took 30,4m to come to a full stop. On the dry, we can see that Michelin stopped earlier at the 35,8m mark, compared to 36,5m of the Continental.
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Timeline
2019
Michelin Primacy 4 was tested 3x (ACE,...)
2020
Michelin Primacy 4 was tested 3x (Teknikens,...) and won the Teknikens 225/50 R17 test.
2021
Michelin Primacy 4 was tested 7x (Firmenauto,...) and won the Firmenauto 195/55 R16 test.
2022
Michelin Primacy 4 was tested 7x (ADAC,...) and won the Promobil 235/55 R17 test.
2022
Michelin Primacy 4 got replaced by Michelin Primacy 4+
Achievements
Michelin Primacy 4 in tyre tests
The Michelin Primacy 4, a premium segment tyre, has been tested and evaluated by some of Europe's most highly respected tyre testing organizations. The tests range from 2019 to 2022, and the tyre's dimensions vary between 185/65 R15 to 235/55 R18, with summer as the test period. Out of the 20 tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 obtained an overall rating of 90%, which is an outstanding result for a premium segment tyre.
The Michelin Primacy 4 performed quite well across all tests, garnering a "Test Winner" in Tyre Reviews Summer tyre 2021 235/55 R18, and "Highly Recommended" tags in numerous others. Its worst result was an 8th place out of 51 in Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 215/55 R17. The tire was most proficient in Dry braking, Comfort, and Wet handling, where it was either the best or highly recommended. In some of the tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 also received accolades for its mileage, fuel efficiency, and rolling resistance.
Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 performed exceptionally well, indicating its superiority, reliability, and safety in summer driving conditions.
All tyre tests where Michelin Primacy 4 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2 | 1- | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 1- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 125 | 133 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 36,2 | 29,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2,5 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,4 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,6 | 2,7 | 1 | 1,7 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 8,8 | 9,1 | 10 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 151 | 63 | 53 | 22 | 13 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2,7 | 1,5 | 3,0 | 1,5 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 35,8 | 30,4 | |||||
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test winner
Ranked #1 of 9
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| Michelin Primacy 4 |
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,2 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 2,0 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 61 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 61 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 247 | 127 | 120 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 137 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 12 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 8,6 | 7,9 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 252 | 118 | 134 | ||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (8x) | 85% (9x) | ||||
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| Test winner | Highly recommended | Exemplary | Recommended | Good | Satisfactory |
| 1x | 5x | 2x | 3x | 5x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 | R18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (4x) | 95% (9x) | 95% (3x) |
Ratings x Width
| 185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (2x) | 94% (5x) | 95% (3x) | 94% (5x) |
FAQ
Where is Michelin Primacy 4 made?
Michelin Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.