Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 7 reviews
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Hankook Dynapro HP vs Michelin Primacy HP — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 7 + 204 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Dynapro HP 64, Primacy HP 65.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 204 reviews
“Sounds as if Aus is rationalising inventory John. Pity because the HP is a good dirt road tyre with stones around. That said the XM2 is also a tough tyre & designed to take knocks that would damage High Performance summer tyres.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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62
Dry
Primacy HP +365Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Primacy HP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 59 64 Dynapro HP: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 59 = 62
Primacy HP: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 63.9 = 65
No road tests of dry for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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68
Wet
Dynapro HP +266Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Primacy HP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 67 65 Dynapro HP: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68
Primacy HP: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 65 = 66
No road tests of wet for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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65
Comfort
Level65Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Primacy HP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 61 61 Dynapro HP: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 65
Primacy HP: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 61 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Dynapro HP or Primacy HP. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Treadwear
Dynapro HP +164Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Primacy HP Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 65 62 Dynapro HP: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65
Primacy HP: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 64
No road tests of treadwear for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Primacy HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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57
Handling (owners)
Primacy HP +562Why this score
Source Dynapro HP Primacy HP Reviews found online 57 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HP | Michelin Primacy HP |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 65 |
| Dry | 62 | 65 |
| Wet | 68 | 66 |
| Comfort | 65 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 62 |
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Headline score
64
/ 100
Dynapro HP
65
/ 100
Primacy HP
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Dynapro HP
Pros
- Impressive long-term durability and high mileage potential (up to 68,000 miles reported)
- Stable performance for motorway travel and holiday towing under normal conditions
- Consistent and even wear reported over extended periods (e.g., 40,000 km)
Cons
- Extreme and premature front tire degradation, including uneven wear and a melted appearance at very low mileage
- Lack of traction on soft or slippery surfaces like wet grass
- Reduced performance and confidence when towing heavier loads such as a caravan
Tire B Primacy HP
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and longevity
- Strong dry-road grip and handling
- High fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as tread depth decreases
- High retail price compared to competitors
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Dynapro HP
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Michelin Primacy HP
Community opinion on the Michelin Primacy HP is divided depending on use case: enthusiasts frequently criticize them for lacking grip compared to dedicated Pilot Sport performance tires, though many appreciate their playful, low-traction slide characteristics on cars like the GR86/BRZ. Owners also note their low rolling resistance and suitability for mild climates, but raise occasional discussions around shoulder cracking with age and their limitation as summer-only rubber.
r/ft86
·2 upvotes ·2016-01-21
“PSA: The Stock Michelin Primacy HP tires are SUMMER tires! I figured, given that winter has finally arrived in much of the US, I'd make a quick reminder that this car ships in the US with summer only tires. I've noticed that this fact is rarely mentioned in threads about snowy weather or winter tires, and I myself didn't realize this until just before I bought mine. A quick explanation for the non-car guys in the sub. Most cars in the US sell new with all-season tires mounted. These are tires that maintain a balance to allow them to work OK on hot dry pavement, in the rain, and in winter weather. Not great, but OK. They're a jack of all trades, master of none In contrast, these cars (at least in the US market) shipped with summer-only tires. This means that they are NOT OK for use in winter weather--even just cold dry pavement. Summer tires are made of a compound that is too hard in cold weather, therefore not sticky even on clean pavement. In addition, they often lack the open spaces in the tread that are necessary for good snow traction.”
gr86.org
·2024-11-11
“So long as you’ve got some tread, the stock Primacy HP tires are plenty safe for Bay Area weather all year ‘round. Just don’t drive anywhere that gets real winter weather or freezing temps. I’d avoid trips up to Tahoe in January. And don’t climb Mt. Diablo or Mt. Hamilton when they get their occasional dusting of snow. (I live in upstate NY now, so I’m familiar with tires & winter conditions …but I’m also a Bay Area native.)”
mbworld.org
“I have these tires on my 2013 GL550 and they handle really well here in Chicago. They are a little loud for me, but do great in the snow and rain.”
Top themes
#grip vs playfulness#comparison to pilot sport#summer tire limitations#tread cracking concerns#low rolling resistance#oem fitment discussion
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro HP | B · Michelin Primacy HP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 14 | 1 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 18″ | 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Hankook Dynapro HP
65
/ 100
Michelin Primacy HP
Too close to call: Hankook Dynapro HP and Michelin Primacy HP are within 2 points overall. Michelin Primacy HP is stronger on dry. Hankook Dynapro HP rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Primacy HP scores 65 vs 62 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP
Tire B · Michelin Primacy HP
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Dynapro HP or Primacy HP?
Which is better in the wet, Dynapro HP or Primacy HP?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 66 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Dynapro HP or Primacy HP?
Michelin Primacy HP, 65 vs 62 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Dynapro HP or Primacy HP?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 65 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Dynapro HP or Primacy HP?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 64 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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