Michelin Primacy HP Reviews - Page 4
Given 87%
while driving a
BMW 520d Tourer
(225/50 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 15,000 average miles
Replaced run flats on BMW E61520d to reduce wheel noise. These non-runflat tyres are very good, great grip and wear. Just expensive
Given 66%
while driving a
Ford S Max
(225/45 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 18 spirited miles
The block tread increases road noise and I am not impressed with the wear rate either.
There are better value tyres out there and I think with Michelin, you are paying a premium for the name like buying an BMW, Audi or Mercedes. In the long run, they simply cost you more.
There are better value tyres out there and I think with Michelin, you are paying a premium for the name like buying an BMW, Audi or Mercedes. In the long run, they simply cost you more.
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Given 60%
while driving a
BMW 330D Touring
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 spirited miles
Had these fitted to replace Rain Sports which were not easily available at the time in the size needed, assured that the rubber compound was similar. Initial impressions were okay, dry grip was fine, no noticeable deterioration in powering through corners but with less confidence in the rain. But once the tread was below 3mm, wow, these things just gave up. Cornering in the wet is a lesson in drifting, and I can spin the back wheels changing up in third. I would not put these on the back of a powerful RWD car again, in fact I will avoid them.
Given 63%
while driving a
Toyota
(215/45 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 15,000 average miles
Very poor grip in wet conditions.
Actually dangerous tires on RWD cars in wet.
Good wear
Actually dangerous tires on RWD cars in wet.
Good wear
Given 84%
while driving a
Saab Automobile 9 3 Turbo X 280bhp XWD
(225/45 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 56,000 average miles
Having to change my rear set of tyres, grip left 3.5mm but rubber is crazing badly. They are original and have done 56000, changed my front set at about 40000. Good tyre in all aspects.
Given 93%
while driving a
Audi A3
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 30,000 average miles
33000 miles on original Primacy tyres - 2 now need replacing although 3.5mm left. Satisfactory mileage, I think, so will have another two!
Given 49%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GT TDi 170bhp
(205/55 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 20,000 average miles
I had 4 new tyres fitted to my wife's car which tied in with a fuel voucher offer.... If she was a high mileage driver they might have been good value for money as they did wear reasonably well. However, after 25,000 miles and only 4 years on the car the tyres failed the MOT due to the tyres perishing. Not impressed when they were £116 each!
Given 80%
while driving a
Chevrolet Orlando
(215/60 R16 V)
on mostly town
for 6,000 average miles
Good Grip in wet whilst pushing car on the straight and round roundabouts as expect with a premium tyre. Wear very well ... I recently choose the 'B' wet and 'C' rated fuel efficiency/ rolling residence over the newer 'A' Wet , 'B' fuel and I found the newer formula Tyres do not last as long?
Given 80%
while driving a
Peugeot 3008 exclusive
(225/50 R17)
on mostly country roads
for 20,000 average miles
MY CAR HAS HAS DONE 20000 MILES @ HAS ANOTHER 3MM LEFT
Given 46%
while driving a
BMW 528i SE manual saloon
(225/55 R16 W)
on a combination of roads
for 8,000 average miles
These came fitted to my car when I bought it. Considering how expensive they are I think they are pretty poor. They have poor wet grip and wear fast. I think I will replace with something cheaper when the time comes, as many cheaper tyres perform better,
Given 96%
while driving a
Ford Focus MK3
(215/55 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 25 average miles
Have done 25k on the front and are very near the 2mm mark. Excellent road holding. Will be replacing with same tomorrow.
Given 82%
while driving a
BMW 325i
(205/55 R16 V)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 average miles
I bought the car at 79k miles with these tyres on. They had about 6mm tread. After 10k miles they are down to 4mm. So guess that's about 30k life - not bad. They are OK in all conditions so far but they do not see ice or snow as we have winters. Ride is a bit soft but that could be the 55 profile; a previous E46 had 225x50 which I preferred. They are a bit noisy, possibly as the tread is getting low.