Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 23 + 10 road tests and 13,381 + 39 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 leads, 81–78 Narrow edge
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Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,381 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”
Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 70 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 9 tests | 86 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 71 |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.8 + 40% × 77.2 = 82
Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 70.5 = 78
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 9 tests | 86 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 74 |
Primacy 4: 60% × 86.1 + 40% × 79.7 = 84
Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 73.8 = 79
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 77 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 69 |
Primacy 4: 40% × 76.6 + 60% × 76.4 = 76
Primacy 4+: 40% × 73.3 + 60% × 69 = 71
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 7 tests | 74 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4 or Primacy 4+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests | 85 | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 69 |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85 + 40% × 74.3 = 81
Primacy 4+: 60% × 95.3 + 40% × 68.9 = 85
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 65 |
| Source | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 8 tests | 93 | 78 |
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 78 |
| Dry | 82 | 78 |
| Wet | 84 | 79 |
| Comfort | 76 | 71 |
| Noise | 71 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 65 |
| Efficiency | 93 | 78 |
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.
Primacy 4
Primacy 4+
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 | Primacy 4 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 96% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 98% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 63% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 86% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 82% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 92% #13/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 95% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 87% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 98% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 63% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/21 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #5/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 83% #8/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | #4/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | 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
Community sentiment towards the Michelin Primacy 4 is generally positive, with drivers frequently praising its quiet ride, comfort, and dependable wet and dry braking performance. Several owners note impressive longevity reaching over 50,000 to 70,000 km, though some EV and SUV drivers report accelerated wear and fragile sidewalls over rough terrain. It is commonly viewed as a premium touring tire that commands high prices compared to competitors.
“I'll have to remember to get some E's. That aside, the primacy 4 fitted to the mokka only have 6.5 mm, if that, from new so perhaps they were just an older name. Gaz”
“Both our Polestar2 (new) and 2016 Leaf (Jap import) arrived with Primacy 4s on them. The FWD Polestar needed fronts replaced at ~35k km and being 245/45 R19s Primacy were too pricey so went with Kumho Ecsta PS71 equivalents for a lot cheaper and negligible difference in performance. The rears on the Polestar are still going strong at 45k km and look like at least 60k km will be likely. We also fitted Kumhos on our previous Leaf and were very satisfied with performance and life.”
“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”
Based on 44 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 57 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 45 | 45 |
Michelin Primacy 4
Michelin Primacy 4+
Narrow edge: Michelin Primacy 4 — better efficiency, handling and wet. Pick the Michelin Primacy 4+ if treadwear matters most to you.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 78 on efficiency.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 65 on handling.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 84 vs 79 on wet.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
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Michelin Primacy 4, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 78 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 81 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 78 on our efficiency 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
