Michelin Primacy 3 Reviews - Page 7

Given 59% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 13,600 average miles
First sorry about my english.
I have a ford focus mk2 1.6 Ti-VCT Duratec model fwd (about 1250kilos weight). I run on 205/55/16 tyres.
From the factory it had bridgestone re500 tires if i can remember. Then after 28,500km (2 and 1/2 years) changed with PILOT EXALTO PE2. Much better tire but had a noise and trebling in the steering wheel. Then after 25.500 (3 years) changed with MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 3. Again much better than the other 2. On the 2nd year the tire slipped a lot and on the 3nd year (after 20.000km) changed with PRIMACY 3 with a hope for better handling in all conditions.
My hope ended after 1 and 1/2 year (10.000km) with the tire slipping a lot. Now after almost 3 years and 22.000km the tires are dangerous for my taste. The front tires have a lot of tread and the rear are almost like new but they feel like wood. The gum of the tires i think last for 1 to 1 1/2 years.
I would like to test pilot super sport or pilot sport 4s but its not available in 16" tires, so i had to change the firm and try another tire. I found toyo r888 for almost the same price as the michelin. I know its a different philosophy tire for ultimate hold on dry but for the low km i drive on 1 year i think they will last for 3 years (20 to 25.000km)
I know here in Greece almost all roads are slippy and when we have a light rain its like driving on snow but i was expected from the tires to hold a lot better for the km i drive (about 25.000km max in 3 years).
For the comfort the primacy was the best tire from the others i had, thats why i gave 8 score.
The wear rate if you change the tires back with front (i hadn't) i think the car can hold over 40.000km.
Best regards to all of you
Konstantinos
Helpful 29 - tyre reviewed on September 30, 2017
Given 84% while driving a Toyota Avensis (215/55 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Just bought tyres to replace Michelin that had completed
20,000 miles, the grip in wet is main reason to buy as they are class on wet roads , dry not bad either
Definitely recommend
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on September 14, 2017
Given 81% while driving a Lexus GS450h (235/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 12,000 spirited miles
I drive quite a powerful and heavy rear wheel drive. I have found the tyres to have good feedback, grip in dry is good. Grip in wet is questionable - I do find my back tyres slipping sometimes (not dangerous however, as car is quite powerful and is rear wheel drive).For wear, I get around 15,000 - 18,000 miles out of the back tyres (rear wheel drive), and around 20,000 - 21,000 for the fronts. I am happy with this as I do drive quite fast at times. Would buy again, although I would probably try CrossClimates for rears next time.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on August 20, 2017
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Given 46% while driving a Opel Astra H GTC (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
My ~6 year old Falken tire were better then this product.
Wear signs of the 1 year old tire is terrible.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on August 2, 2017
BMW bmw (245/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 2,500 easy going miles
This tyre was fitted to my new BMW 540i. Grip, handling etc were all ok but the noise over most road was the worst I have ever experienced. Every time you go over a small bump in the road it feels like being on solid tyres, the whole car vibrates. How BMW can say they improve safety and COMFORT I don't know! After 25 years of BMW's this will be my last....shame, the car build quality of the car is excellent.
Helpful 59 - tyre reviewed on July 8, 2017
Given 83% while driving a MINI Cooper S (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,500 spirited miles
Great handling tyres in wer or dry and a great price. Owed these tyres for around 12 months or about 7500 miles and already need to change both front tyres not due to spinning wheels but I do like to throw my car into corners. Would still buy again.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on June 8, 2017
Given 69% while driving a Citroën C5 Estate (215/55 R16 W) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
I was definately satisfied with the performance of the Premacy 3, in wet and dry.
I'm just a little concerned about the wear. After 3 years and about 24.000 kilometers they only have about 4,5 mm of profile left. So I won't make it to 40.000km (about 24k miles), while my ex Kumhos KU-31 lasted to 70.000 km (in 3 years, i was driving more before). But it's true they were XL, extra load, while these Michelins are not.
Anyway, I expected less wear after reading reviews and Michelins reputation. My next tyres for this (quite heavy) Citroen will definately be XL, probbably not Michelin.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on May 19, 2017
Given 76% while driving a Volvo 2.0 T5 Saloon (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
Very good dry and wet grip. Replaced P7s on front, slightly less mpg. Wear not that good 18000 miles got to replace soon,I'm not a boy racer but give it the occasional squirt, the P7s are not that good in the wet the michelins are much better but the price you pay is faster wear. Not sure what to buy this time.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on May 18, 2017
Given 99% while driving a Renault Espace Mk IV (225/60 R16 W) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Hi, second set of primacy 3, great tyre dry and wet performance superb, but did notice that you have to over inflate them 0.3 to 0.4 bar over car manufactire recomandation and then they perform as they should, if you leave it on car manufacture inflation recomandation they wear out fast and the hendling is not good, I try on 2 cars this and it work, first car done over 45000 km and on the other car now they are around 37000km wich is great for tyre on a 2 tons car with 400Nm torque on front wheel
Conclusion, great tyre for summer seasson will buy againg, in winter time use winter tyres
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on April 19, 2017
Given 84% while driving a Mazda 3 2.0 DISI (205/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 20,000 average miles
The tyres give slightly less feedback in comparison to OE Toyo Proxes R32 but the wet grip is surprisingly good. They are comfy and wear regularly. They seems to have at least 20000 more miles ahead.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on April 2, 2017
Given 94% while driving a Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel (215/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 20,000 miles
Averaging 25k miles per year in a 2012 petrol Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 125 on 50% motorway and 50% on B roads, the Premacy 3 tyres have never let me down, no issues on wet roads and great grip when it's dry. I'm on my third set at the front and second on the back, the car has 92k miles on the clock as of March 2017. Seriously, I can't complain with that. Reasonably quiet tyres, but I've no idea about how they improve or impact on the car's MPG.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on March 19, 2017
Given 84% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 40,000 spirited miles
The most satisfying tires I ever used. Quiet and durable. Highly recommend.
Helpful 23 - tyre reviewed on February 21, 2017