Michelin Primacy 3 Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 161 reviews

Across reviews, the Michelin Primacy 3 is most often described as a safe, comfortable touring tyre with strong dry grip and generally confidence-inspiring wet traction, especially for commuting and motorway use. Many drivers report low noise (when new) and good stability, with several high-scoring reviews highlighting impressive longevity and efficiency. However, a meaningful minority report faster-than-expected wear (especially on heavier/torquier cars), some wet/aquaplaning weakness in standing water or as tread gets low, and a softer/vaguer steering feel; price is also a common complaint.

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Owner ratings averaged from 196 ratings

Owner score 76%
Dry Grip 85%
Comfort 80%
Wet Grip 79%
Handling 77%
Road Feedback 76%
Wear 69%

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83%

Member March 7, 2013

Citroën C5 Estate
225/50 R17 W
40,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited

Excellent improovement on the Primacy HP
Doesn't last as much, but excelent on wet even with low tread.
My choice at the momment

100%

Member March 6, 2013

Mercedes Benz E Class AMG
225/45 R17
12,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I am no Sunday driver -- I do not commute or worry about economic driving... I drive for kicks and thrills and let me tell you... None of the other premium tyres stick to the road, in wet or dry conditions, like the Michelin Primacy 3's... best tyres to date, by a million miles!

97%

Member December 19, 2012

Toyota Avensis
225/45 R17
1,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Replaced 4 Autogrip tyres which were fitted by the dealer when I bought the car, the Autogrips were lethal in the wet, the Michelins literally transformed the car Avensis TR 2.2 D4D (150) I now am quite happy to use the power in the wet and the dry, and not worry in the slightest about corners. You get what you pay for, and Michelins are worth every penny.

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95%

Member December 12, 2012

Vauxhall Insignia CDTI SRI 130
245/45 R18
500 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I have just fitted four of these tyres and the car has been transformed. Previous tyres were fitted by the dealer before I bought the car and were the very worst tyres imaginable, especially in the wet, which was ironic when you realised they were branded Aquagrip! ( Trades discription violation!)

The Michelins were fitted on a day of heavy rain and the grip in the wet was unbeliveable, not only for braking, but fantastic lateral grip too. I can now confidently power out of roundabouts without the disconserting drift toward the armco. I cannot recommend these highly enough.

100%

Member November 18, 2012

BMW 523i tourer
225/55 R17
2,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Grip grip grip grip.
IÂ´m heavy on the foot and not once did i loose control and/or feelt not secure with these tires.

94%

Member April 3, 2012

Skoda SuperB II 4x4 3.6L DSG
225/45 R17 W
2,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Average

There is no match to Michelin. Nobody from top five premium producers is even close to Michelin technology. Comfort, braking and response even not for the sport tyres is outstanding.

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