“Very good tyres, no issues regarding grip level in wet or dry weather. The handling is great and so is road noise, noticeably quieter than the Nexen on the rear of the car. So far tread level looks nearly identical to...”
Michelin Primacy 4+
Replaced by the Michelin Primacy 5 Replaces the Michelin Primacy 4
A refined, efficiency-led premium touring tyre that majors on comfort, low running costs and long life, while keeping dry-road safety strong. Wet performance is more mixed than the “Primacy” name might suggest, and it isn't the sharpest steer for keen drivers.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
- 40owner reviews
- 365,700miles driven
- 12professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 12 times by independent publications, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.
Finishing position in each test
2025 EV Tyre Test P4 of 8
The Michelin Primacy 4+ delivered good all-round performance with short braking distances (43.2m wet, 35.1m dry) and solid handling. It showed low rolling resistance (6.51 kg/t) and delivered 377.2km of range in the test. As the most expensive tyre (€735), it offered strong longevity (44,920km) but suffered from limited aquaplaning resistance, especially in curved conditions. While not explicitly marketed as an EV tyre, it performed well in efficiency metrics.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 EV Tyre TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R18 | P4 / 8 | |
| 2025 | The Best Touring Tyres for 2025 TestedTyre Reviews · 225/50 R17 | P5 / 7 | Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended |
| 2024 | 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/55 R17 | P3 / 10 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 235/55 R18 | P8 / 8 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AZ Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 | P7 / 9 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P1 / 20 | |
| 2024 | 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 215/55 R17 | P2 / 16 | gut (Good) |
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P5 / 55 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Motor Summer Tyre TestMotor · 205/55 R16 | P2 / 8 | |
| 2023 | 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16 | P3 / 50 | |
| 2023 | Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring TyresTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 | P5 / 13 | Tested by Tyre Reviews Highly Rec. |
| 2022 | 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre TestAuto Express · 235/55 R18 | P5 / 7 |
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Running Costs
View TestIn 215/55 R18, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is projected to cost €19.52 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €781 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2025 EV Tyre Test.
Rim Protection
A modest lip. Enough for a slow scrape against a kerb, but it will not save a wheel from a real hit.
- 225/50 R17SmallThe Best Touring Tyres for 2025 Tested
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range66 sizes available
175-255Width40-70Profile16-21Rim81-112 T-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 66 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
68-72dB B
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I have a Genesis GV70 that is fitted with Michelin Pilot SPort SUV. I find the tyres a little hard and noisy for my liking and would prefer a more relaxed feeling… Show more I have a Genesis GV70 that is fitted with Michelin Pilot SPort SUV. I find the tyres a little hard and noisy for my liking and would prefer a more relaxed feeling tyre. I would prefer to lose some road feedback or sporting qualities in favour of a more comfortable drive. Would the Primacy 4(+/SUV) be a good option to achieve this or would there be another option with another brand? Show less
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I drive a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt CZT with 220HP, FWD, 1060kg. Currently Michelin Pilot Sport 3 in 205/45R16, however not updated and tire is end of life, practically… Show more
I drive a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt CZT with 220HP, FWD, 1060kg.
Currently Michelin Pilot Sport 3 in 205/45R16, however not updated and tire is end of life, practically no new tires in that size except for Michelin Primacy 4+
Question: Rather again buy the now super old Pilot Sport 3 or go with Premacy 4+? or?
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I have just bought Primacy 4+ (245/45-18 100W XL) for my 2017 Mercedes E220d (model S213). The tire is very quiet in general, but there is often a strange… Show more
I have just bought Primacy 4+ (245/45-18 100W XL) for my 2017 Mercedes E220d (model S213). The tire is very quiet in general, but there is often a strange "resounding" sound. Not extremely loud, but significant and annoying when I drive the car so much every day (approx. 3500 km / month). The sound is intermittent and it is not dependent on the road surface. Is this a "phenomenon" you have encountered?
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I used to drive Primacy 3, which I have been very happy with, but they are noisier in general and extremely noisy when they are half worn. Show less
If it is intermittent and it is not dependent on the road surface I wonder if it's something from the car systems you weren't able to hear with the older, noisier tyres. If the sound seems like it's coming from one corner of the car you could try moving wheels around to see if it changes.
Michelin Primacy 4+ Owner Reviews
Review this tyreWhat owners say summarised from 34 reviews
Owners generally describe the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus as a comfortable, confidence-inspiring touring tyre with strong grip, particularly in the dry and usually in the wet. Around two in five mention low road noise and good refinement, though noise is split and a noticeable minority find it loud or droning on rough surfaces. Where criticisms cluster, it's most often about a less sporty, slower steering response (around one in five owners), with a smaller group also disappointed by cold/damp performance and the tyre's price.
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Owner ratings averaged from 40 ratings
- Owner score 78%
- Dry Grip 85%
- Comfort 81%
- Wet Grip 81%
- Wear 80%
- Road Feedback 73%
- Handling 72%
Featured reviews
“I hated these tyres from the start as they were extremely noisy on my Skoda Yeti. I got a puncture in one rith away as they are quite soft and it was not repairable so I bought a pair mid-range replacements. They were...”
“Tires are suppose to last 80,000 so they said on the warranty. Rotated every oil changes. Drove only 30,000 and now need replacement. Too expensive and doesn't back up what the tires advertised. Goodyear or Dunlop are...”
All 35 Michelin Primacy 4+ reviews
- Hyundai Kona N
- 195/65 R15
- 20,000 miles
Tyres responded about the same as other manufacturers
- Lexus IS250 RWD
- 225/45 R17
- 25,000 miles
Average dry grip , super wet grip....very low wear.Good comfort, but quite noisy on rough asphalt...basicly my only complain.I have never drived more noisy tyres in my life.
- Peugeot 3008
- 225/55 R18
- 37,000 miles
Greece with scorching temps and warm summer. Mix of highway and country roads.
Generally a nice tyre with long life, I did approx 60k KM (have 2 sets summer/winters) so maybe +/- 5%. Most probably is a very good tyre for majority of people, safe also even after 50k KM!
Good on dry and generally felt nice even on the warmest days 40c
Decent on wet, not wow! not comparable with conti PC6 for example! Especially after 45k KM you fill a drop of performance, PC6 though will never last so much.
It drives good on wet but few times that I had to brake hard it didnt felt nice, same on stip hills when I start or have to accelerate.
Not sporty or direct feeling. Drives close to my winter hankook icept (till temps
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- Skoda Yeti
- 225/45 R17
- 4,500 miles
I hated these tyres from the start as they were extremely noisy on my Skoda Yeti. I got a puncture in one rith away as they are quite soft and it was not repairable so I bought a pair mid-range replacements. They were much quieter and performed better too so I got two more and sold on the Michelins with only 4000+ miles on them. Will never buy Michelin again.
- Skoda Superb Mk3 1.4Tsi
- 225/45 R18
- 10,000 miles
In reality overall tyre performance is down to the driver of the car.I am not a fast driver but try to keep to the speed limit if conditions allow.
The tyres didn't not appear to loose pressure.
I live on the Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester and the road conditions are quite frankly in certain areas are dangerous. My tyres do handle the road conditions extremely well.
I run the tyre pressures at 36 psi all round at have achieved 61 mpg but my wife was not speaking to me during our journey !
Generally on a good journey I achieve 50 + and I believe much of that comes down to tyre choice.The car was fitted with Perrelli tyre from the factory and in all honesty no issues with them but I do prefer the Michelin product.
- Renault Austral Full hybrid
- 235/45 R20
- 12,000 miles
These tyres are just average in good dry weather, but when it gets cold and mildly damp, they behave like cheap budget tyres and I just lose all confidence in them. They rate really well on paper, but they are absolutely awful. I can’t wait to replace them which at 12k miles it would appear won’t be long.
- Renault Austral Full hybrid
- 235/45 R20
- 7,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Average
- SEAT Ibiza
- 195/55 R16
- 7,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Mazda 3 Sport 2.2 Diesel 185 BHP
- 215/45 R18
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
- Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present)
- 185/50 R18
- 3,000 miles
- Mostly Town
- Easy Going
I turned all the electronic driving aids of on my car and everything improved all round on my Skoda.
The car felt more sure footed and planted on the road and the steering feel was transformed.
Electronic driving aids have a use but it's up to each driver to judge the benefit of not.
- Toyota Prius
- 215/45 R17
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
Negative is price ,but quality always it will be expensive.
- Ford Focus 1.5tdci (2016)
- 215/55 R16
- 6,500 miles
- Mostly Motorways
- Average
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