The Michelin Primacy 3 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
Tire review data from 191 tire reviews averaging 76% over 2,904,674 miles driven, and 28 tests with an average result of 6th.
First On Market | February 2012 |
Wheel Size | 15 - 20" |
Width | 185 - 245mm |
Profile | 40 - 65 |
Rolling Resistance | A - D |
Wet Grip | A - B |
Noise (dB) | 68 - 71 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The Primacy 3 is ranked 68th of 153 Summer Premium Touring tires.
This tire replaced the Michelin Primacy HP and this tire has been replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4.
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Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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16 inch | |||
205/55R16 91 H | D | A | 71 |
205/55R16 91 H | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 V | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 V | D | A | 71 |
215/60R16 95 V | C | A | 69 |
205/60R16 96 V XL | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 W | D | A | 71 |
17 inch | |||
215/55R17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
225/45R17 91 W | C | A | 69 |
225/45R17 94 W XL | C | A | 69 |
215/45R17 91 W XL | C | A | 69 |
215/55R17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 94 H | C | A | 71 |
215/55R17 94 V | C | A | 69 |
225/45R17 91 V | D | A | 71 |
215/55R17 94 V | B | B | 69 |
215/55R17 98 W XL | C | A | 69 |
215/55R17 94 V | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 94 V | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
225/60R17 99 V | C | A | 69 |
18 inch | |||
245/40R18 93 Y | D | A | 71 |
245/45R18 100 W XL | C | A | 71 |
2017-11-25 - trying to find the treadwear rating printed on the sidewall of Michelin primacy 3 and continental sportcontact 3 and 5. This is my deciding factor on these tires 235/50 R17 96 Y or W for my Jaguar s type 2004 3.0. Why on earth do no uk websites display this info, would really help if this was included in this website PLZ.
Unfortunately manufacturer's treadwear ratings aren't a super reliable way of judging wear. Instead we suggest looking at user reviews and tests, and if you do that you will see that the Michelin Primacy 3 should last longer than the Continental tires you mention.
2020-08-20 - What is the difference between 100V and 104V XL please?
The 104 is a higher load rated Primacy 3 intended for vehicles which require the higher load rating
2022-10-24 - I have a budget tire and a Michelin primacy on the same axle. Should I change the budget tire?
I would advise you always match across axles so in this case yes I would change it.
2023-02-17 - What are some good alternatives to the tire. I need to get the front 2 replaced but was hoping for cheaper than £300.
I would suggest reading / watching this summer touring tire test to see what some of the good alternatives are.
Size | Price Range | |
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205/55 R16 | $166.99 - $176.99 (2 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/45 R17 | $281.99 - $281.99 (1 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
225/50 R17 | $258.99 - $258.99 (1 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
245/45 R18 | $313.99 - $371.99 (5 Prices) | Compare Prices >> |
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