The Michelin Primacy 4+ updates the hugely successful Primacy 4 with better braking performance when worn. The new Michelin EverGrip technology combines two layers of rubber to offset the loss of tread depth when worn.
Tire review data from 30 tire reviews averaging 81% over 230,200 miles driven, and 10 tests with an average result of 4th.
First On Market | January 2022 |
Wheel Size | 16 - 21" |
Width | 175 - 255mm |
Profile | 40 - 70 |
Rolling Resistance | B - C |
Wet Grip | A - A |
Noise (dB) | 68 - 72 |
Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The Primacy 4+ is ranked 40th of 150 Summer Premium Touring tires.
This tire replaced the Michelin Primacy 4.
In Depth Tire Comparisons
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Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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16 inch | |||
205/60R16 92 V | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 94 V XL | C | A | 70 |
215/60R16 99 V XL | B | A | 70 |
215/60R16 95 H | B | A | 69 |
215/60R16 95 V | B | A | 69 |
205/55R16 94 H XL | C | A | 70 |
205/60R16 92 H | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 V | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 W | C | A | 69 |
215/70R16 100 H | C | A | 69 |
205/55R16 91 H | C | A | 69 |
205/60R16 96 W XL | B | A | 70 |
215/60R16 99 H XL | B | A | 70 |
205/60R16 96 H XL | B | A | 70 |
17 inch | |||
215/45R17 91 V XL | C | A | 70 |
225/45R17 94 V XL | C | A | 70 |
205/50R17 93 V XL | C | A | 70 |
225/45R17 94 W XL | C | A | 70 |
225/50R17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 98 V XL | B | A | 70 |
225/45R17 91 V | C | A | 69 |
205/50R17 93 W XL | C | A | 70 |
205/50R17 89 V | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 94 Y | C | A | 69 |
215/45R17 87 W | C | A | 69 |
215/45R17 91 W XL | C | A | 70 |
225/45R17 91 W | C | A | 69 |
205/50R17 93 H XL | C | A | 70 |
225/50R17 98 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
225/60R17 99 V | B | A | 69 |
215/55R17 98 W XL | B | A | 70 |
225/45R17 91 Y | C | A | 69 |
215/55R17 94 W | C | A | 69 |
215/55R17 94 V | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 94 V | C | A | 69 |
225/50R17 98 W XL | B | A | 70 |
18 inch | |||
245/45R18 100 W XL | B | A | 70 |
225/40R18 92 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
20 inch | |||
255/45R20 101 V | B | A | 70 |
2023-01-22 - Can a Primacy 4 Plus be combined with a Primacy 4 on the same axle
A good question. Ideally you will always keep the same two tires across an axle so I'm not sure anyone would recommend mixing, however the changes from the Primacy 4 to 4+ were small so of all the mixed axle combinations, this is one of the better ones.
2023-04-19 - 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?
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.
Unfortunately I've not come across any noise issues with the Primacy 4+, or seen any references to this in other tests or online.
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 tires. 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.
2023-11-01 - 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? Thank you, Alexander
If you don't mind losing a small amount of steering feel and dynamic qualities, the Primacy 4+ will be a significantly better tire.
2024-02-23 - Does the primacy 4+ has a rim guard / rim protector lip just like the michelin pilot sport? Thanks
Rim protection can vary by size, however I don't recall testing a Primacy 4+ with significant rim protection as that is often removed on non-performance tires for added aero benefit.
2024-03-22 - Hello does the primacy 4+ offers the rim fringe protection? Thx
The sizes I've tested does not have significant rim protection.
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