Michelin Pilot Primacy Reviews - Page 4

Given 51% while driving a Honda Civic Type S (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 24,000 spirited miles
came fitted on the car. they lasted forever, around 24000 miles. that was the only good point

poor grip in the wet and dry. the compound is just made for longevity. sidewalls are so soft the letters have worn off them due to hard cornering

did not inspire any confidence in the car

noisy at high speed on the motorway, screechy when cornering fast

very expensive to buy!!!!!

they lasted forever but i couldnt wait to get rid.

replaced with vredestein ultrac sessantas and transformed the car.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on May 4, 2009
Given 89% while driving a BMW E39 5 series (235/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Still on original set at 26k! Over 3mm still left, wear is very even across width of tyres. Rears wear slightly faster than fronts.
Have never felt anything other than utterly safe with these tyres - haven't previously liked Michelins on previous cars.
Very comfortable considering the profile. Moulded-in rim guard is useful, protecting against the worst scuffs.
Will replace with same later this year when below 2.5mm.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on January 31, 2009
Given 56% while driving a Honda Civic Type S (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Hmmm. I think the best thing that can be said about these tyres is that they last. And last. And last. A long time. As such they're great value and they offer excellent levels of grip. However, it stops there. I found the ride quite hard (compared to other tyres on the car) and noisy, with a distinct roar. Feedback and progressiveness- forget about it. Steering response is nothing to write home about, and these tyres tramline and pull your steering around quite badly. So they're not too pleasant to drive on twisty rough roads (especially considering the poor comfort issues). If you're doing a lot of motorway miles and you have a car with soft supension that's well insulated from noise, these could prove a great tyre. Otherwise no thanks!
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on May 19, 2008
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Given 70% while driving a Subaru Impreza (205/50 R16 V) on mostly country roads for 12 spirited miles
Not saying this is a bad tyre... It's performance is kind of there from the word go, but does improve a little after warming up. I think these things are just not grippy enough for B road fun. Quite a bit of sidewall slew (I have to change these as the shoulders are totally screwed after some hard cornering), but then this does match the compound to produce a nice progressive loss of grip when cornering - but the performance simply isn't that great. Overall, a decent confortable tyre for everyday use, with good wear characteristics. If you push it hard, you shouldn't get into trouble as it has no nasty surprises - it doesn't let you get fast enough!

Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on April 5, 2008
Given 71% while driving a MG ZR (205/50 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
On from new, good on roundabouts etc, these tyres showed heavy shoulder wear until pumped up to at least 4 psi over handbook pressures, I think diesel engine weight needs more pressure in low profiles to compensate, then wore evenly for 30,000 miles on front, changed these to same tyre but W rated, another 30,000 miles. Then put rears on front, loads of tread but reduced grip - 5 years old - Michelin age problem! I am now trying Kumho KH31's see review.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on March 23, 2008
Given 83% while driving a BMW E46 3 Series (/ R16 W) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
Probably the best tyres I've ever had. I had these on my BMW on a spare set of 16" alloys.

Grip & handling & braking was great with these on.

I would have kept them on but the 16" alloys were too small & I wanted my 18"s on again.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on June 13, 2007
Given 61% while driving a Rover 45 (205/55 R16 W) on mostly motorways for 30,000 easy going miles
Very comfortable tyre that lasted ages! Just what it should do! Not sporty in the slightest though...
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on May 31, 2007
Given 54% while driving a Vauxhall Omega (225/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 50,000 spirited miles
Generaly the rubber compound is to hard, after time a glaze can be seen across the surface of the tread which reduces the grip significantly.

Not a nice tyre on this vehicle.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on May 14, 2007