Tests 75 · 13 tests Owners 66 · 76 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2025 Moottori Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)
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BFGoodrich Advantage vs Michelin Primacy 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 13 + 23 road tests and 76 + 13,422 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 is ahead, 80–71
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Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,422 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Well my answer is none of the above. You choose, they are all a lottery imo. I just bought some Michelin Primacy 4 for mine today. Size 215/55 R18”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 6 tests that measured dry braking for both, Advantage won 0 and Primacy 4 won 5 (average 96% vs 98% of the best).
- In 6 tests that measured wet braking for both, Advantage won 0 and Primacy 4 won 6 (average 93% vs 97% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured dry handling for both, Advantage won 1 and Primacy 4 won 3 (average 99% vs 99% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Advantage won 0 and Primacy 4 won 3 (average 94% vs 96% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured wet handling for both, Advantage won 0 and Primacy 4 won 4 (average 96% vs 98% of the best).
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70
Dry
Primacy 4 +1282Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 21 tests 77 86 Reviews found online 60 75 Dry Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–5 96% 98% Dry Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 99% 99% Advantage: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 60.3 = 70
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
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74
Wet
Primacy 4 +983Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 22 tests 77 85 Reviews found online 69 80 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 80% 86% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–3 94% 96% Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–6 93% 97% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 89% 92% Wet Handling (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 96% 98% Advantage: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 68.8 = 74
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83
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68
Comfort
Primacy 4 +876Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 68 76 Advantage: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 68.4 = 68
Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.8 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Advantage. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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69
Noise
Primacy 4 +271Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 15 tests 72 74 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 98% 99% Advantage: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for Advantage or Primacy 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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72
Treadwear
Primacy 4 +981Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests 74 85 Reviews found online 69 75 Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 69% 90% Advantage: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 69 = 72
Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81
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63
Handling (owners)
Primacy 4 +1275Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Reviews found online 63 75 -
74
Efficiency
Primacy 4 +1993Why this score
Source Advantage Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 15 tests 74 93 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 80% 89%
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage | Michelin Primacy 4 |
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| Relative Score | 71 | 80 |
| Dry | 70 | 82 |
| Wet | 74 | 83 |
| Comfort | 68 | 76 |
| Noise | 69 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 81 |
| Handling (owners) | 63 | 75 |
| Efficiency | 74 | 93 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Advantage
80
/ 100
Primacy 4
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 9 tests that ran both, BFGoodrich Advantage finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Primacy 4 9 times.
| Discipline | Category | Advantage | Primacy 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 98% | −1.8 | 0–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.2 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% | 86% | −5.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 96% | −2.2 | 0–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 97% | −3.9 | 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 89% | 92% | −3.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% | 98% | −2.0 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 99% | −0.8 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 69% | 90% | −20.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% | 89% | −8.9 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
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| Price | Cost | 74% | 62% | +11.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #12/21 | #3/21 | – | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 71% | 81% | −9.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #18/44 | #8/44 | – | 0–9 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Advantage
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth driving dynamics
- Extremely quiet rolling noise
- Strong wet and dry braking performance
Cons
- Lacks sporty handling and can feel insecure or wobbly when cornering hard
- Poor grip during aggressive acceleration for some high-torque applications
- Some users reported dissatisfaction with tread wear under certain driving styles
Tire B Primacy 4
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Low road noise and a very quiet, comfortable ride
- Reliable and consistent wet and dry grip
Cons
- Vague, numb, or floaty steering feel with soft sidewalls under hard cornering
- High price point compared to competitors
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or harsher ride as the tread wears down
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich Advantage
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 is generally praised for its comfortable ride, low road noise, and strong braking and safety in both dry and wet conditions. While many users report excellent tread longevity across tens of thousands of kilometers, some note faster wear on heavier electric vehicles or rough surfaces. It is viewed as a premium touring tire that is unsuitable for winter conditions, prompting some drivers to weigh its high price against newer models like the Primacy 5 or cheaper alternatives.
r/ItalyMotori
·1 upvote ·2026-03-26
“Gomme alternative a Primacy 4 Buongiorno, ho una Peugeot 208 del 2020 con delle Michelin Primacy 4 205/45 R 17 88 V, le ho da 4 anni, circa 20000km all’anno tranne quest’anno che non le ho sostituite con le invernali e che quindi dovrei portarle ad usura completa con il prossimo “giro” delle gomme per altri 20000km. In totale arriverò a quasi 100000km, quindi super ammortizzate e le consiglierei sempre anche per la tenuta. Visto che entro fine estate pensavo di sostituirle tutte e quattro, vorrei capire se ci fossero delle alternative un più economiche ma altrettanto valide (un cambio gomme al momento mi costa circa €650-700). Read more”
vwvortex.com
·2026-09-12
“I might try to have a look at one today. There are two Uniroyal shops near me. Whether they have one in stock to look at though...? The trouble is they look really nice online but I'd like to see them in the flesh first. The old tyres (above photo) that were on these wheels were that nice square edged profile that I like, much the same as the Michelin Pilot Sports. These are going on my sons Golf EV so I'm also trying to consider if they are A rated for fuel, the best wet grip I can find and the lowest decibel level. The best choice I can find is the Michelin Primacy 4 which are A, A and 68. But on Black Circles it says they were designed for BMW. I'm sure they fit any wheel but do those properties still hold? I've always bought Pilots but B, B and 72, and its this 72 that really bugs me, is whats making me invest so much time into getting the right tyre for Toms EV. I'm getting a Tesla this Tuesday which does in fact come with the Pilots so they must be good on EV's anyway. Who knew buying tyres was so complicated.”
r/carIndia
·7 upvotes ·2026-03-26
“Michelin Primacy 4 or Conti UC6 - Virtus GT Hey, i recently got a Virtus GT with stock Apollo alnac 4g tyres - looking to upgrade them. As per ChatGPT my options are Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 - budget is not really a problem. Overall i want good grip, handling, comfort and low cabin noise. Not going for Pilot Sport 4, because don't want to compromise on comfort for performance when i am not going to push my car too much, hence PS4 is a no no. But read it somewhere that with Primacy 4, there is a noticeable difference in mileage not sure if it means going up or down. Need recommendations on what i should get! Thanks in advance”
Top themes
#ride comfort and low noise#tread life and durability#wet and dry grip#EV tire compatibility#Primacy 4 vs Primacy 5#poor winter and snow performance#premium pricing and alternatives
Based on 43 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Advantage | B · Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 63 | 57 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sizes in common | 35 | 35 |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
BFGoodrich Advantage
80
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better efficiency, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 74 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 82 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 75 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 83 vs 74 on wet.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Advantage
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4
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Advantage or Primacy 4?
Which is better in the wet, Advantage or Primacy 4?
Michelin Primacy 4, 83 vs 74 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Advantage or Primacy 4?
Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 70 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Advantage or Primacy 4?
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Advantage or Primacy 4?
Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 68 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Advantage or Primacy 4?
Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Advantage or Primacy 4?
Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 74 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology