| Model | Potenza RE970AS Pole Position | Primacy MXM4 |
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| Brand | Bridgestone | Michelin |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 66%  | 65.8% |
| Overall Dry | 89% | 83.5% |
| Corner Stability | 88% | 83% |
| Dry Traction | 90% | 84.5% |
| Steering Response | 88% | 83% |
| Overall Wet | 86% | 77% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 85% | 83% |
| Wet Traction | 87% | 77% |
| Snow performance | 50% | 53.5% |
| Light Snow | 58% | 67% |
| Heavy Snow | 45% | 54% |
| Ice | 45% | 50.5% |
| Overall Comfort | 78% | 76.5% |
| Ride Comfort | 79% | 85% |
| Overall Noise | 76% | 81% |
| Wear (tread life) | 78% | 76.5% |
| Buy again | No data | 58% |
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