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 + 20 road tests and 13,442 + 18 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 is ahead, 80–68
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Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,442 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 78 · 20 tests Owners 55 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (noise)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 18 tests | 86 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 59 |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
N Fera Sport SU2: 60% × 80.6 + 40% × 58.6 = 72
| Source | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 19 tests | 86 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 64 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 91% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.4 = 83
N Fera Sport SU2: 60% × 83.8 + 40% × 64.1 = 76
| Source | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 5 tests | 75 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 50 |
Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.7 = 76
N Fera Sport SU2: 40% × 86.7 + 60% × 49.9 = 65
| Source | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 14 tests | 73 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
N Fera Sport SU2: 60% × 92.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 82
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4 or N Fera Sport SU2. 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 | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests | 85 | 63 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 41 |
Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.5 = 81
N Fera Sport SU2: 60% × 62.9 + 40% × 41 = 54
| Source | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 61 |
| Source | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 13 tests | 93 | 46 |
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 68 |
| Dry | 82 | 72 |
| Wet | 83 | 76 |
| Comfort | 76 | 65 |
| Noise | 71 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 54 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 61 |
| Efficiency | 93 | 46 |
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
N Fera Sport SU2
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 2 tests that ran both, Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead 1 times and Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4 | N Fera Sport SU2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 97% #3/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 98% #16/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 63% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 91% #4/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 86% #11/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 98% #6/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 91% | +5.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 92% #13/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #15/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 98% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 84% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 92% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 95% #4/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/7 · 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 87% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 75% #14/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 95% #14/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 83% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 83% #10/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer 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 | 96% #2/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/21 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #5/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 83% #8/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 91% #4/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/17 | #8/17 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“When I bought my freshly imported 2014 Nissan Leaf in Sept 2020 it had 27,xxx km on the odometer and a full set of Michelin Primacy 4 that were sidewall dated from very late 2018, so likely only very low mileage on them. I put another 47,000km on them before replacing with a full set of Toyo Proxes C100 Plus in April 2024 which have also been great. The Michelin fronts were certainly very worn particularly the shoulders. I really rate Toyos so would encourage you to have a look. I’ve since put 21,000km on the Toyos and even after 12,500km, in May 2025 at their most recent WOF, the fronts still measured at 7mm and rears 8mm. P.S I paid $900 total for the 4 x Toyos inc. fitting, disposal etc.”
“Michelin Primacy 4 or Conti UC6 - Virtus GT Hey, i recently got a Virtus GT with stock Apollo alnac 4g tyres - looking to upgrade them. As per ChatGPT my options are Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 - budget is not really a problem. Overall i want good grip, handling, comfort and low cabin noise. Not going for Pilot Sport 4, because don't want to compromise on comfort for performance when i am not going to push my car too much, hence PS4 is a no no. But read it somewhere that with Primacy 4, there is a noticeable difference in mileage not sure if it means going up or down. Need recommendations on what i should get! Thanks in advance”
“I have Primacy 4s on my Volvo wagon. I've been very pleased. Plenty of grip, low road noise and longevity.”
Based on 43 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4 | B · Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 57 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
Michelin Primacy 4
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better efficiency, treadwear and handling. Pick the Nexen N Fera Sport SU2 if noise matters most to you.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 46 on efficiency.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 54 on treadwear.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 75 vs 61 on handling.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 65 on comfort.
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Michelin Primacy 4, 83 vs 76 on our wet score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 72 on our dry score.
Nexen N Fera Sport SU2, 82 vs 71 on our noise score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 54 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 46 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
