Michelin Primacy 4

The MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 tyre offers a new a reference for safety. After three years of development, this tyre provides a high level of performance on wet roads, from the first use until worn to the legal wear indicator (1.6mm). This tyre, thus responds to the need to perform at a high level when worn; a long lasting performance.

Compared to its direct competitors, the new MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 lasts an average of 18,000 kilometres more; confirming the long lasting performance of the new tyres designed by Michelin. The new MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 tyre is a concrete demonstration of the Michelin Group’s strategy: consumers must be able to drive safely, throughout the life of the tyre, right down to the legal wear indicator of 1.6 mm

Tyre review data from 173 tyre reviews averaging 78% over 2,457,156 miles driven, and 30 tests with an average result of 4th.

Dry Grip 84%
Wet Grip 80%
Road Feedback 74%
Handling 76%
Wear 82%
Comfort 83%
Buy again 69%

First On MarketOctober 2017
Wheel Size15 - 20"
Width165 - 255mm
Profile40 - 65
Rolling ResistanceA - C
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)68 - 72
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Primacy 4 is ranked 58th of 155 Summer Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre replaced the Michelin Primacy 3 and this tyre has been replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

In Depth Tyre Comparisons

Tests Included

30

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

8th

Average Result

4th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2022 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 15 Inch
3rd of 16 tyres
  • Very balanced, particularly good in the dry, low wear.
  • None mentioned.
  • The Michelin Primacy 4 shines with good results both in the driving maneuvers on dry and wet roads and in the wear test, which is why it is classified as particularly recommendable.
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2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
5th of 10 tyres
  • Logical and easy to drive. Good aquaplaning resistance.
  • Side grip on wet road. Sound comfort.
  • Primacy 4 has a natural and nice driving feel with a linear steering response combined with good stability, it remains logical and easy to drive when balancing on the grip limit. In the evasive maneuver tests, it handles the change of load effect without issue.
    Now when the environmentally optimized e.Primacy has been launched, we note that Primacy 4 has a deeper pattern depth than previous tests and "P4" has the highest resistance to aquaplaning in this group. However, the wet grip of the rubber compound itself is not top notch. Maybe this is the compromise that comes with Michelin's pronounced focus on durability?
    Furthermore, the road noise is sensitive to the surface with higher noise on rough asphalt.
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2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
4th of 11 tyres
  • Premium profile with balanced performance potential, short dry braking distances, fuel-saving rolling resistance.
  • Average aquaplaning qualities, expensive.
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2021 Tyre Tests

2020 Tyre Tests

2019 Tyre Tests

2018 Tyre Tests

SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
195/55R15 85 VCA69
185/65R15 88 TCA68
195/65R15 95 H XLCA68
195/65R15 91 VCA68
185/65R15 88 HCA68
195/65R15 91 HCA68
185/65R15 92 T XLCA69
16 inch
205/55R16 91 HCA68
205/60R16 92 HCA68
215/60R16 99 H XLBA68
205/60R16 96 W XLBA68
205/60R16 96 V XLBA70
215/60R16 99 V XLBA68
205/55R16 91 WCA68
205/60R16 92 VCA68
215/60R16 95 VBA69
205/60R16 96 H XLBA68
205/55R16 91 VCA68
205/60R16 92 WCA68
205/55R16 94 H XLCA70
215/60R16 95 HBA69
205/55R16 94 V XLCA68
17 inch
225/45R17 91 YCA69
215/45R17 91 W XLCA68
225/45R17 91 WCA69
225/50R17 98 V XLBA68
225/45R17 94 W XLBA68
225/50R17 94 VCA69
225/45R17 91 VCA69
225/45R17 94 V XLBA70
225/50R17 94 WCA69
205/50R17 93 V XLCA70
225/50R17 98 Y XLBA68
225/50R17 98 W XLBA68
215/55R17 94 VCA69
215/45R17 91 V XLCA68
205/50R17 93 W XLCA68
215/45R17 87 WCA69
215/55R17 98 W XLBA70
225/60R17 99 VBA69
205/50R17 89 VCA68
215/55R17 94 WCA69
205/50R17 93 H XLCA70
225/50R17 94 YCA69
225/50R17 98 Y XLBB68
18 inch
245/45R18 96 WBA68
225/40R18 92 Y XLBA68
245/45R18 96 WBA68
245/45R18 100 W XLBA70
20 inch
255/45R20 101 VBA70
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Questions and Answers for the Michelin Primacy 4

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September 27, 2017

Can you mail the catalog of primacy 4 or all the tyres size for me?

We will be attending the Michelin Primacy 4 launch in mid October 2017, so we will have a full list of Primacy 4 sizes on the website shortly after.
February 13, 2018

When will 15'' sizes be availabe for this tire? Michelin said they would be availabe from january. Have they dropped 15''?

The plan is a phased transition in some sizes from Energy Saver+ to Primacy 4. 2018 sizes are 185/65-15 and 195/65-15 in May/Sept, more to follow in 2019.
March 12, 2018

Need your help . Can’t decide between Michelin Primacy 4 , Continental Premium 6 and Dunlop SportMaxx RT2. Car: Ford Focus 2008 1.6 Ti-VCT 115hp . 2009-2013 ContiSportContact5 (35000km) . 2013-2018 ContiSportContact5 (30000km). 225/4018 both of them

A very hard question to answer! I would be between the Michelin and Continental Premium Contact 6, but I would probably end up choosing the Michelin Pilot Sport 4!
June 4, 2018

For a 205/55/R16/91V tyre size, which is better, Michelin Primacy 4 or Continental Premium contact 5?

They are both comparable tyres. The Michelin will have better mileage, the Conti might have slightly better wet grip.
September 1, 2018

Considering both these or Pilot Sport for Golf 1.4 in 205.55 R16. Both seem excellent tyres...but not really sure how they compare to each other. I am assuming PS is more sporty, ie stiffer sidewall? Can anyone clearly characterize the differences in "qualities" of these tyres in order to aid decision-making? (over and above all the excellent reviews). Thank you!

Your assumption is correct in that the Primacy 4 should be slightly more comfortable, slightly quieter and slightly better mileage, where as the PS4 will feel slightly more sporty.
September 17, 2018

I am thinking about buying this tyre, but I don't know which version to choose between: 225/45/R17 91W/Y or the 225/45/R17 94W XL. The XL has better fuel rating and one decibel lower noise level. Would there be any drawbacks if opting for this version? The car is an Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDI 170HP.

In theory the higher load rating could give you slightly less comfort, but in practice the differences can be very hard to notice so I would suggest that would be the tyre I would look at fitting.
October 15, 2018

Following on from the question someone had relating to the XL version being better noise and efficiency ratings that xl version appears more preferable to the 91 rated version. Would the 94 xl version need a higher psi or is it OK to run at the car manufacturers recommended psi (assuming the only psi rating given is for a 91 rated tyre)?

It's always best to start running at the manufacturers recommended pressures. Sometimes XL tyres with loads like to be around 2 psi higher, but again worth checking.
November 23, 2018

What is your advice 're replacing 2 tyres? Front primacy 3 on my volvo are worn but rears have over 5mm tread left. Do you think primacy 4 would be a good fit to replace the fronts as presumably they have similar characteristics to the primacy 3s. Do you think I should put the newer tyre on the rear?

Yes, the Primacy 4 would be a good replacement for the Primacy 3, and the general advice is to put the newer / better tyre on the rear of the vehicle to avoid oversteer.
July 30, 2019

Is Primacy 4 an upgrade to the Primacy 3? Reason I ask if because the Primacy 3 is more expensive than the Primacy 4. Making me think that Primacy 3 might actually be better as an overall tyre? As I currently got my 2 rear tyres changed and bought the Primacy 4 tyres. However the Formula One Autocentre fitted the Primacy 3 tyres saying that the order of the Primacy 4 is due in another 6 weeks so he suggested to keep the Primacy 3 for the same price? Wondering if I should just keep the Primacy 3 tyres now they are fitted.

If you ordered the Primacy 4, I would want those tyres. They are a direct replacement for the Primacy 3, and improve on the Primacy 3 in most areas.
August 26, 2019

Living in a small market country like Cyprus where the market is limited to options in "strange" sizes (Lexus IS220d with 225/45/17 & 245/45/17) I have the following decision to take. The Pilot Sport 4 I have on the car now are wearing down (will get roughly around 30K km on them) and I enquired about Evo 3, Conti Premium 6 and F1 A5 (had the A3 before the PS4) and I can only find the front tyres (!!!) at the moment. So I'm kinda left with the F1 A3 and the Primacy 4. I liked the F1 A3 a lot but knowing that the F1 A5 is out there I'm a bit bummed. I know one tyre is a performance tyre and the Primacy 4 is a touring tyre and I'm not really driving the car on sport mode so I'm leaning towards the Primacy 4. Price for the Goodyear should be a bit cheaper (around €530 compared to €580 for the Primacy 4). Any opinion to get me over the line? :) Thank you.

Without knowing your market it is very difficult for me to recommend anything else, especially as you really seem to know your tyres! The extra purchase price of the Prim4 should be offset by the extra mileage, but the Asymmetric 3 will likely be the grippier tyre overall.
January 6, 2020

Rear primacy 3 XL on my BMW 520D are worn (after 12k mileage) but Fronts have over 5mm tread left. Do you think primacy 4 would be a good fit to replace the rear? How do primacy 4 perform on grip as compared with PS4? Usually I drive within speed limits. Sometime 80 to 90mph

Primacy 4 is the obviously replacement for the 3, it's improved slightly in almost all categories. Dry and wet grip should be broadly similar to the Pilot Sport 4, but they won't handle as nicely.
August 18, 2020

I have a VW Golf 1.4 Tsi 90kw (2015) came factory fitted with Dunlop Sport BluResponse 205/55 16 91V. Generally run Michelin tyres on my cars. I’m looking at the Primacy 4 as all round replacements, historical spinal injuries/surgery mean comfort is a priority nowadays, in your recent test the Primacy 4 rated highly on subjective comfort. However, in the video it was listed as a 91H, so my quandary is, would the 91H provide slightly improved subjective comfort over a 91V? Every little helps. . . Being a 90kw model, both VW and Michelin have recommended 91H or higher for 205/55 16 wheels.

In that size, the 91H and 91V tyres are the same construction, so it wouldn't make a difference.
February 5, 2021

How come New Michelin Primacy 4 comes with only 6.5mm tread depth? Is that not a bit low and do some Primacy 4 come with 8mm? If so, how come and what ones do?

I'm not sure if some sizes come with higher tread depth, potentially SUV sizes might, however the Primacy 4 starting around 7mm is normal, and should still out-wear almost any other tyre on the market.
November 8, 2020

Can anyone say please, primacy 4 205/55/r16 in which country this model makes it? I've seen articles that it might be in germany/russia/poland. Can anyone help me please?

It can also depend what market you are buying the Primacy 4 in, I would suggest checking with a local tyre seller to see w where their stock is from.
January 22, 2021

Does the Primacy 4 offer good MPG and levels of comfort?

Yes, the Primacy 4 is known for low fuel use, there is a new version, the e.Primacy due out soon which will improve that further.
July 13, 2021

The weight in the label scores are not accurate.... 225/45/R18 ST 95W XL tyres came 11.2kg instead of 9.6 kg.... screwed up my wheels weight calculation. I thought I was getting a set of lighter wheels but now they ended up being 1.5kg heavier per weight.

Thank you, I'll look into this.
July 25, 2021

Looking for new tyres for an eco hybrid and see that there are several Primacy 4 options. What is the difference between a normal Primacy 4 and the S1 variant. Looking at tyre retailers they are rated better for fuel and noise

I would be looking at the Michelin e.Primacy instead!
August 17, 2021

Which is better primacy 3 , or, pilot sport 3 for Bmw 270/40/19and 245/45/19. Thanks

Both tyres are quite old and I've not tested either, so I'm afraid I don't know!
September 9, 2021

I see that there is 3 version of the same tire - primacy 4 , primacy 4 S1 and primacy 4 S2. Does anyone test the difference or know, what it is. On paper looks huge - fuel consumption is from rating C to A.

I would email Michelin on this one as S1 is a little ambiguous, sorry.
February 21, 2022

I do enjoy pushing my car a little bit while driving sometimes. Is it better to go for PS4 or Primacy4? Do PS4 offer much comfort compare to Primacy for touring? What is the pro & con of getting either tyres?

The Pilot SPORT 4 is the sportier of the two tyres, which means there is slightly reduced comfort when compared to the primacy 4.
September 20, 2022

Please advise air pressure for Michelin Primacy 4+ 225/45R17. Driving a Lexus IS200t.

The tyre pressure is governed by the vehicle, the data should be displayed in your owner's manual or in the door shut of the drivers door.
December 8, 2023

I fitted michelin primacy 4 s1 225 45 r17 s1 XL, on a Fiat tipo 1.3 diesel Sedan. My priority is low consumption, comfort and low noise. In your opinion, did I make a good choice?

The Primacy 4 is an excellent all round tyre, you should be happy with your purchase.
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Top 3 Michelin Primacy 4 Reviews

Given 43% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (205/55 R16 R) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
I am michelin user since 1981. After each purchase of a new car I changed the tyres with michelin, if the original ones were not. Last year when I bought it, Golf came with Continental Eco Contact tyres that I used around 1000km, I mostly complained about noise. Comfort and handling were good enoughİ!
Helpful 623 - tyre reviewed on August 20, 2020
Given 65% while driving a BMW 320i (225/50 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 2,200 average miles
2016 BMW 320i 225/50/17
2014 VW GOLF 205/55/16
After the initial minutes of euphoria having the latest Michelin's on both of our cars I am now more doubtful about these tires.
We have only driven ca 2200 km with the BMW and ca 1800 km with the VW, not much distance but on very various roads in just a few days and enough to have a good impression, it is similar impression with both cars.
It's rather good tires on good roads, good grip in turns wet and dry, acceptable/good comfort on good roads, relatively low noise although there is an unusual, but modest, mechanical or metallic sound from these tires, it is not loud but a little unpleasant.
The steering feel and handling is not quite as precis as I got used to with the other tire-brands, not at all a huge difference but I miss that little extra sense of road-feel and response.
As soon as I left the tire dealer with the new Michelin's I noticed a little slippery unstable feeling basically at all the time at any speed and road surface, wet or dry on both cars.
This little slippery feeling has not disappeared on any of the cars.
It is difficult to explain, it must be experienced, it is as if there is a little wax or oil on these tires, it is very little and hardly noticeable, not a huge problem but it is always there and it's slightly annoying.
Even on completely straight driving on highways there is this little sliding feeling, basically at any speed, it's very little but it's there, it's like the cars somehow are floating a little bit and never lands, the cars never really feel completely solid planted on the roads like with the other previous tire-brands.
I never really drive the cars over the limits in turns but very near the limits, the grip is good with the Michelin's on good roads, it is possible to go fast in turns, but on both cars there is this for me an unusual little slippery unstable shaky or vibrating feeling near the limits, not much, but still, I never felt that with the other tire-brands near the limits and I felt that I had more control with those other brands, although the grip is good it makes me drive these Michelin's a little bit slower in turns even on good roads than with the other tire-brands.
And on bad roads I have to slow down quite a bit with the Michelin's compared to my old tires, not so much a problem with the VW but still noticeable and unwanted, the BMW however is really bouncing around on bad roads with the Michelin's, it is uncomfortable and unstable, it does not feel safe at all.
I can not explain this, if it had been a different tire dimension and bigger wheels then I could understand the bouncing but it is the same roads and the same cars with the same wheels and tire-sizes that I have driven with other tire-brands.
The Michelin's are significantly more expensive than most other brands, I can not say anything about the wear because they are brand new, they do however in my opinion not excel at anything and their behavior on bad roads are not good.
In general the Michelin's are good tires but they do not handle quite as good as my previous tires, very small differences but in favor of previous tires.
My previous tires was Continental on BMW and Dunlop Sport BlueResponse on VW, good and stable tires with no particular fault except very high wear, I would still prefer any of them over the Michelin's.

Helpful 816 - tyre reviewed on February 28, 2018
Given 50% while driving a Volkswagen e Golf (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
Terribly disappointed by these Michelins. A-class rolling resistance tyres demonstrating fully the challenge of low rolling resistance designs. Rut sensitivity so bad it’s basically dangerous. Very poor comfort as well due to excessive shake. Steering is delayed and non-linear. Plan to replace next summer after only one season.
Helpful 97 - tyre reviewed on October 29, 2023
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Given 82% while driving a Honda 1.6 I DTEC (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 55,000 easy going miles
70000km at front axle and 95000km (rest+front) assembled in a 2013 honda civic Hatchback, which now has 230K.
My next choice is primacy 5, Michelin is always a good bet.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on April 4, 2025
Given 60% while driving a Lexus CT200h (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 easy going miles
My primacy 4 have severe side wall cracking and the tyre is only 2 years old, I've driven the car and not hit a pot hole or any curbs, for the price at around £140 a tyre I am disappointed especially as my tyre still has 5mm tread
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on March 22, 2025
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Given 84% while driving a Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present) (135/45 R18) on mostly town for 4,000 easy going miles
This is an update of my previous experience with the Michelin Primacy 4+ on my Skoda Superb series 3.

I have reported on numerous times to a Skoda dealer that the car judgers at low speakers when on turning the steering wheel and the wheels can bounce when load applied.

Dealer reports no issues with the car.

Most probably found the problem : my cars drive mode is always on ( traction control ) I go through the drive menu and turn the traction control off and the problem appears to go away.

These tyres perform very well and certainly would purchase again but although a summer tyre they are not really suited to Southern European temperatures as a permanent fitment due to tyre compounds.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on March 18, 2025
Given 84% while driving a BMW 335i (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Good tyres for all day motoring, with predictable grip and good comfort.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on March 3, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Hyundai i30 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
I saw many excited reviews about primacy4 and I thought I 've found the best tire. It is not the best. Sometimes it isn't even good. I felt many times, even though I wasn't driving fast enough, that the tire was loosing road contact. I get the feeling that if I try to test it's handling limits, I will end up on the edge of the road.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on February 28, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Mazda 6 (225/50 R18) on a combination of roads for 54,000 average miles
Owned this tyre since early 2022 and i clocked 53k km on this tyre. I think it deserve a review from me

I usually drove my car to work, pick up my kid and once a yr i will travel for a roadtrip which is ard 1k km distance

For normal city drive whether is wet or drive, the grip is excellent, no complain and as long is below 110km/h i think this tyre is great.

My only complain is when im travelling high speed during my road trip, my car seems floaty. Not sure is it because or my suspension , it just feel floaty .

I think i must praise abt this tyre, after 3yrs n 53k km mileage, the tread is still alot.
Helpful 18 - tyre reviewed on February 10, 2025
Given 60% while driving a Hyundai i30 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 2,500 easy going miles
The dry grip is okay for someone that drives in normal and relaxing style. Havent really properly pushed it in wet driving, but on low speeds it wasnt anything wrong to note. Comfort over bumps is adequate considering the low profile rims. Wear is too early to assess.

The problem for me is the noise they make. On smooth roads it's perfectly fine, but even on little rougher asphalt the resonating noise sometimes can be unbearable. This is of course even more noticeable on highway speeds. I don't know if it's the car making that or not, but to me it sounds really bad. Note that they are factory equipped on a 2024 i30 Facelift model.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on January 1, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Toyota Yaris Mk4 Hybrid 1.5 (XP210, M15A FXE) (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Got 4 of these for a bargain due to ATS Euromaster offer and have had them for a few thousand miles so far.
Far better grip than the Triangle tyres previously on the car. Acceleration, Braking and Cornering grip is superb in the dry, but in the wet, especially cornering grip, is surprisingly sub-par with some unexpected understeer on e.g. roundabouts in the wet and also on dry recently salted roads. Was quite surprised by that as Hankook Ventus and Goodyear Efficientgrip were much better and I expected similar from a top-tier brand like Michelin. Economy and NVH are on par with a premium tyre, good but not mindblowing. Will be interesting to see how they wear over time as either they start off with a slightly lower tread depth than other tyres I've used or they are wearing down quickly!
Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on December 1, 2024
Given 57% while driving a Toyota Camry (215/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
The tire has problems with turns, it tend to skew while taking a turn speed above 80km/h. It wear very quickly, sides and treads. It tend to collect every sharp object in the streets due to its soft nature. Has so many problems with patching and tend to vent regardless of the place or the size of the patch!!
Helpful 33 - tyre reviewed on November 10, 2024
Given 73% while driving a Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 16V (2003 2008) (195/60 R15) on mostly town for 13,670 average miles
Coming from BluEarth AE50, Falken ZE914 and Kumho PS31, this Thai made Primacy 4 is the quietest set of tyres I have ever owned. On nicer paved roads, it's really a silent on a Japanese ride. But on roads with poorer condition, it is still noisy for me. Dry braking distance is noticeable longer but still able to stop in time during emergency. On heavy rainy days, I can maintain speed limit confidently on the highway. Aqua planning is great. Can't really feel the steering pulling to one side when driving through puddle. Road feedback is average, but you won't feel like you are losing control at 140km/h on Malaysia highway. However, I feel it is still short on comfort even on stock suspension setup with all newly replaced original parts. Inflate to 2.1 bar, the car is bouncing everywhere like a boat. Inflate to 2.3 bar, the ride is extremely harsh on uneven Singapore roads like I am on coilover. Other than this bumpy/bouncing issue, it is a great set of tyres. Now at 22,000km and 4 years old, noise level and grip are still good. But have to look for other brands as good 15 inch tyres are hard to find these days.
Helpful 41 - tyre reviewed on October 30, 2024
Given 87% while driving a Volvo XC40 (235/55 R18) on mostly country roads for 47,000 average miles
Primacy 4's have just past 75,000km (47,000 miles) so lasted really well. Just had car serviced they told me they had another 5000 to 8000km in them (see pic). Overall great tyre. The only downside - were very quiet when first got them, but noise levels have gradually increased over time as they've worn.
Helpful 39 - tyre reviewed on October 3, 2024
Given 69% while driving a Holden Ute VU SS (235/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 18,641 spirited miles
These Michelins are very predictable and reliable. For reference, my front-heavy Ute produced 220.9rwkw (296.2hp) on a Dyno Dynamics Dyno and is now likely closer to 235rwkw (315hp).

At this power level, they offer amazing grip in the dry. Full-throttle acceleration from a standstill won’t break traction in a straight line. Full throttle from a stop while turning or purposefully kicking the clutch will see them spinning but still accelerating rapidly, quickly requiring a shift into 2nd gear. Under hard braking, ABS is never needed, with the exception of on gravel.

The combination of high torque and little weight over the rear axle isn’t ideal in the wet. As expected, heavy acceleration will cause these Primacy 4’s to lose traction easily in wet conditions.

That said, I do wish they offered slightly more wet traction. However, for everyday driving in the wet, they’re still acceptable and always predictable. There’s enough grip with smooth throttle inputs, and axle tramp/wheel hop gives plenty of warning when traction is about to be lost.

When purposefully sliding the rear of the vehicle in the wet, control is excellent. Simply lifting off the throttle quickly brings the slide to a stop before it goes further than intended.

The tyres have been fitted for approximately 30,000km and are due for replacement. I’m happy with this, considering I paid $700 for all four tyres, regularly engage in spirited driving, and deal with the excessive camber and toe wear that these models are known for.
Helpful 38 - tyre reviewed on September 24, 2024