Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 71 · 40 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Toyo Proxes Comfort — 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 10 + 15 road tests and 40 + 633 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Primacy 4+ 78, Proxes Comfort 77.
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Tests 76 · 15 tests Owners 79 · 633 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
Key facts
- In 4 tests that measured dry braking for both, Primacy 4+ won 4 and Proxes Comfort won 0 (average 97% vs 96% of the best).
- In 4 tests that measured wet braking for both, Primacy 4+ won 2 and Proxes Comfort won 2 (average 94% vs 91% of the best).
- In 3 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Primacy 4+ won 2 and Proxes Comfort won 1 (average 98% vs 95% of the best).
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78
Dry
Proxes Comfort +583Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 14 tests 82 86 Reviews found online 71 79 Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–0 97% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 99% Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 71 = 78
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 86 + 40% × 78.7 = 83
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79
Wet
Proxes Comfort +281Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 14 tests 82 80 Reviews found online 75 83 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 94% 93% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 98% 95% Wet Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–2 94% 91% Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 93% 91% Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 98% 99% Primacy 4+: 60% × 82 + 40% × 74.6 = 79
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 82.6 = 81
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71
Comfort
Primacy 4+ +170Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 73 59 Reviews found online 69 78 Primacy 4+: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 69.4 = 71
Proxes Comfort: 40% × 58.8 + 60% × 78.1 = 70
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72
Noise
Primacy 4+ +171Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 8 tests 76 74 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 99% 99% Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort. 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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85
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +1471Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 95 67 Reviews found online 70 78 Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 65% 46% Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 86% 56% Primacy 4+: 60% × 94.9 + 40% × 69.7 = 85
Proxes Comfort: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 77.5 = 71
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67
Handling (owners)
Proxes Comfort +1077Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Reviews found online 67 77 -
78
Efficiency
Primacy 4+ +1860Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Proxes Comfort Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 10 tests 78 60 Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 95% 95% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 91% 90%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 77 |
| Dry | 78 | 83 |
| Wet | 79 | 81 |
| Comfort | 71 | 70 |
| Noise | 72 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 78 | 60 |
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Headline score
78
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Primacy 4+
77
/ 100
Proxes Comfort
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 4 tests that ran both, Michelin Primacy 4+ finished ahead 4 times and Toyo Proxes Comfort 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4+ | Proxes Comfort | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 96% | +1.2 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.6 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 93% | +1.2 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 98% | 95% | +3.1 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% | 91% | +2.5 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 93% | 91% | +2.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 97% #12/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 99% | −0.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 86% #13/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | +0.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 65% | 46% | +18.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 86% | 56% | +29.7 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% | 95% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% | 90% | +1.6 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 70% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #9/20 | #18/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 59% | 56% | +2.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/55 | #6/55 | – | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 205/55 R16 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy 4+
Pros
- Strong wet and dry grip and braking confidence, often cited as a big improvement over Bridgestone, Dunlop and Nexen tyres, including on powerful cars and PHEVs that previously spun their tyres
- Comfortable, compliant ride with soft sidewalls that suits softly sprung and family cars
- Low and even tread wear, with several owners reporting little visible wear after 5,000–10,000 miles and one reporting about 60,000 km in hot climates
Cons
- Road noise and drone, especially on rough asphalt, was described as severe by several owners (Skoda Yeti, Lexus), contradicting other reports of quiet running
- Reduced grip and confidence in cold, damp conditions, with two UK owners saying the tyre behaves like a budget tyre
- Premium pricing, with some owners questioning value when life fell short of expectations
Tire B Proxes Comfort
Pros
- Excellent wet weather grip and handling
- Low road noise and quiet operation
- Strong value for money and affordable pricing
Cons
- Limited feedback and slight understeer when pushed hard
- Some drivers experienced a firmer or less comfortable ride over bumps
- Faster wear reported compared to premium long-lasting alternatives like Michelin
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4+ | B · Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Sizes in common | 42 | 42 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
77
/ 100
Toyo Proxes Comfort
Too close to call: Michelin Primacy 4+ and Toyo Proxes Comfort are within 2 points overall. Michelin Primacy 4+ is stronger on efficiency and treadwear. Toyo Proxes Comfort is stronger on handling and dry.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 60 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 85 vs 71 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 77 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 83 vs 78 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy 4+
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Which is better in the wet, Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 81 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Toyo Proxes Comfort, 83 vs 78 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 71 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 70 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 71 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Primacy 4+ or Proxes Comfort?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 78 vs 60 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