Michelin Primacy 4 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 74 · 13,367 reviews analysed Road tests 82 · 40 tests
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The Michelin Primacy 4 is widely praised as an exceptional premium touring tire, offering remarkable tread longevity, low cabin noise, and a smooth, comfortable ride quality in both wet and dry conditions. While it delivers dependable safety and admirable fuel efficiency, some enthusiast drivers and motorists note drawbacks such as a soft sidewall leading to vague or numb steering feel, occasional floatiness at high speeds, and a relatively high price point.
Owners rate it 8.4 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
74/100From 13,367 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
82/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13,367 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Primacy 4 is widely praised as an exceptional premium touring tire, offering remarkable tread longevity, low cabin noise, and a smooth, comfortable ride quality in both wet and dry conditions. While it delivers dependable safety and admirable fuel efficiency, some enthusiast drivers and motorists note drawbacks such as a soft sidewall leading to vague or numb steering feel, occasional floatiness at high speeds, and a relatively high price point.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Low road noise and a very quiet, comfortable ride
- Reliable and consistent wet and dry grip
- Improved fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Vague, numb, or floaty steering feel with soft sidewalls under hard cornering
- High price point compared to competitors
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or harsher ride as the tread wears down
- Initial slippery feel during the first few thousand miles
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavy EVs and larger vehicles noted good load handling, though some experienced faster shoulder wear or lower mileage limits under high torque.
- Compact car and sedan owners frequently highlighted a dramatic reduction in cabin noise and improved ride plushness compared to factory-fitted run-flat or budget tires.
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40 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
4th of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 10th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 10 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 10th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 21
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 13th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 21 | |
| Noise | 4th of 21 | |
| Value | 8th of 21 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 21 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16
1st of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
8th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 44 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 · 215/60R17
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Exterior Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 3rd of 8 | |
| Driving Performance | 4th of 8 |
Source: Motor
2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/60R16
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Al Volante
2021 Camper Van / SUV tire Test · 235/55 R17
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Price | 8th of 8 |
Source: Promobil
2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
2021 ViBilagare Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Price | 7th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 1st of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
1st of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Price | 10th of 11 |
Source: Sport Auto
2021 All Road SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 10th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
5th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 17 |
Source: ADAC
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 53 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Test World Large Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
1st of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2021 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
2nd of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autonavigator
2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18
1st of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
2021 Quattroruote Summer Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
4th of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Quattroruote
2021 Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16
1st of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 |
Source: Al Volante
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 2nd of 10 |
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 18th of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 15th of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Price | 20th of 20 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2020 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test · 235/55 R17
1st of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 4th of 12 |
Source: ADAC
2020 TCS Summer Tire Test R17 · 235/55R17
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: TCS
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test
7th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Wet Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 12 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 2nd of 12 | |
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 12 | |
| tire Weight | 9th of 12 | |
| Price | 12th of 12 |
2019 Auto Express SUV tire Test · 235/50 R18
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 15 | |
| Noise | 4th of 15 |
2019 NAF Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 7 | |
| Noise | 7th of 7 |
Source: NAF
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 8th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 13 |
2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
1st of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autonavigator
2019 Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare Summer Tire Test (Premium) · 205/55R16
5th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare
2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 14 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 14 |
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
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.
From 44 threads and comments.
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