Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 74 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 3 + 23 road tests and 7 + 13,422 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 is ahead, 81–73
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Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 74 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 21 tests | 68 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 75 |
Turanza T001 Evo: 60% × 68.1 + 40% × 74.2 = 71
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 22 tests | 81 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 80 |
Turanza T001 Evo: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 77.4 = 80
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests | ≈ 69 (est.) | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 76 |
Turanza T001 Evo: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 71.9 = 71
Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.8 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Turanza T001 Evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 15 tests | – | 74 |
| Reviews found online | – | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for 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.
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests | 65 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 75 |
Turanza T001 Evo: 60% × 65 + 40% × 69.5 = 67
Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 75 |
| Source | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 15 tests | – | 93 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 81 |
| Dry | 71 | 82 |
| Wet | 80 | 83 |
| Comfort | 71 | 76 |
| Noise | – | 71 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 81 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 75 |
| Efficiency | – | 93 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Turanza T001 Evo
Primacy 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T001 Evo | Primacy 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #15/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #13/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 65% #16/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 87% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/16 2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | #4/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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.
“Review Michelin Primacy 4 — impresii după 2 sezoane de utilizare Salut comunitate! 👋 Vreau să împărtășesc experiența mea cu anvelopele Michelin Primacy 4, pe care le folosesc de aproximativ 2 ani pe mașina de familie (un VW Golf 7). De ce am ales Michelin Primacy 4: Am citit multe teste comparative și Primacy 4 ieșea constant în top la frânare pe ud Garanția de 4 ani la uzură Pretul era ok pentru ce oferă (le-am luat de pe avemanvelope.ro la vremea aia) Experiența după 2 sezoane: ✅ Ce mi-a plăcut: Frânare excelentă pe ploaie — diferența față de anvelopele chinezești pe care le aveam înainte e uriașă Zgomot redus — nu se aude aproape nimic la viteze de autostradă Uzură uniformă — am 35.000 km pe ele și mai au cam 4-5mm profil Consum combustibil similar cu ce aveam înainte (nu am observat impact) ❌ Ce nu mi-a plăcut: Prețul — sunt cu ~30% mai scumpe decât alte brand-uri premium Pe zăpadă nu sunt extraordinare (dar sunt anvelope de vară, ce să mai) Verdict: Dacă bugetul permite, le recomand cu încredere. Pentru mine, siguranța la frânare pe ud a fost factorul decisiv. Le-aș cumpăra din nou. Pentru cine e interesat, le găsiți aici: Voi ce anvelope folosiți? Ați avut experiențe bune cu Michelin sau preferați alte brand-uri? Read more”
“I have used Michelin tires before but recently I already have used Nankang tires. I compared Michelin and Nankang tires after testing. It was quite a pleasant surprise that the Nankang AS1 was nearly on par with the Michelin Primacy 4 in braking distance. Both tires performed exceptionally well, with the Primacy 4 only stopping slightly 3 meters shorter than the AS1.”
“Am at Saifees, Mumbai. One of my Primacy 4 got punctured at an angle, so is wasted. The tread depth on these 4 year old, 41350 km run is just less than 4mm, so due for replacement after another 5-10k (3mm depth). Saifee tells me Primacy 5 may come at year end. Some tyres willl be manufactured in India (unconfirmed, but usually Saifee knows better) , but can't predict which ones. Meanwhile I've taken an Apollo Alnac in very good condition for Rs.1500/- and will change all tyres together to Primacy 5.”
Based on 43 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo | B · Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 12 | 57 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sizes in common | 10 | 10 |
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo
Michelin Primacy 4
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better treadwear, dry and comfort. Where the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 67 on treadwear.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 82 vs 71 on dry.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 83 vs 80 on wet.
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Michelin Primacy 4, 83 vs 80 on our wet score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 71 on our dry score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
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