Michelin Primacy HP

The Michelin Primacy HP is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 199 tire reviews averaging 75% over 4,391,094 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 4th.

Dry Grip 85%
Wet Grip 75%
Road Feedback 77%
Handling 74%
Wear 77%
Comfort 76%
Buy again 66%

First On MarketJanuary 2009
Wheel Size17 - 17"
Width215 - 215mm
Profile45 - 45
Rolling ResistanceD - D
Wet GripB - B
Noise (dB)70 - 70
Winter RatingNot Winter Rated

The Primacy HP is ranked 71st of 153 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire has been replaced by the Michelin Primacy 3.

Tests Included

2

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

5th

Average Result

4th

Latest Tire Test Results

2010 Tire Tests

2009 Tire Tests

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Size Price Range  
215/55 R16 $174.98 - $174.98 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 $272.97 - $289.96 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 5 tire sizes - View all.

Top 3 Michelin Primacy HP Reviews

Given 84% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Very solid tire. I was suprised on how long the tire lasted and held its original grip level. Not until the fifth season of usage did i feel a significant decline in the grip level. Very good all round grip for a normal car and an enthusiast driver ;)
Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on April 5, 2023
Given 87% while driving a Ford Cmax (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
I was very happy with the low wear with 45.000 km on a 7 seat car.
Not keeping them as they are the most expensive tires I found locally in my research.
Helpful 105 - tire reviewed on June 17, 2016
Given 60% while driving a Toyota GT86 (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
These tires last ages, but that's because they are low grip. They came standard on my GT86 entirely BECAUSE they are low grip and you can drift the car at low speed.

As a performance tire they are rubbish, as a fun and go sideways tire, great. A bit scary in the wet at high speed.
Helpful 69 - tire reviewed on October 28, 2018
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Latest Michelin Primacy HP Reviews

Given 73% while driving a Toyota GT86 (215/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 27,500 spirited miles
The current high price of the Primacy HP forced me to choose another tire as a replacement. During my research, I saw a comparison of the Yokahama A052 and AD09 that suggested the stiffer sidewall of the AD09 inspired confidence. I believe the best feature of the Primacy HP is its confidence inspiring stiff sidewall.

Just like the A052 compared to the AD09, my new Yokohama V701s have much higher grip but softer sidewalls than the Primacies. The Primacies always let me feel when they were losing grip and I could control the understeer/oversteer balance with the throttle. A mid-corner dip or bump was easily handled. In contrast, the new tires have higher cornering limits but a mid-corner dip or bump gives an abrupt shift in the understeer/oversteer balance that is a little unsettling.

I normally drive sedately in the wet but when I first bought the car I did confirm it is easy to break the Primacies free and drift in the wet.

The Primacies are no noisier than my new tires on a smooth surface. However, I now know that it was not the stiff suspension of the GT86 that had me avoiding potholes and rough patches, it was the stiff sidewalls of the Primacies.

In conclusion, do not assume the Primacies have a soft sidewall because they are in the Premium Touring category. I replaced them with an Ultra High Performance tire and ended up with a softer ride. Perhaps I should have bought the AD09?
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,500 spirited miles
I have a sporty to very sporty driving style, but I can enjoy a long drive to relax. However, my current tire that was on the car upon delivery, the Michelin Primacy HP does not give me the right characteristics that I would want from a tire. On the long relaxing rides, very good. In the sporty to very sporty driving style, NOT. Even in the rain this tire does not give me the right grip, you get to the point where it loses its grip and turns into understeer without any sign. In terms of safety, he is just too short for me. I can't wait to replace them and finally fit the Michelin Pilot Sport 4!
Helpful 49 - tire reviewed on May 18, 2020
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Given 96% while driving a Citroën C4 Grand Picasso (205/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 43,500 average miles
These came fitted to my car from new. I drive mainly on country roads and motorway. Excellent in every way apart from snow where they are not great, but just as good/bad as other summer tires. Replaced the fronts at 2mm after 33k miles and the rears are still on at 3mm after 43k miles. These lifespans justify the premium price of the tires.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on September 25, 2019
Given 51% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class (245/45 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 24,000 average miles
My W213 Mercedes came with these as original equipment. As the tires wore down, the ride and handling deteriorated noticeably. Car felt a bit unstable, moving slightly sideways, when driving through small potholes. Never had this strange feeling with other cars. Increasing air pressure didn't help. Tires were rotated and lasted about 25,000 miles then I changed to Goodyear Eagle Assymetric 3, which I found quiet, smoother and generally much more pleasant to drive on.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on September 9, 2018
Given 91% while driving a Ford Focus Zetec S Ecoboost 180 (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Best tires I have ever had.I do about 40K miles a year and they served me well. Did 55K miles on the front tires and the rear ones are on 85K miles at the moment, still about 10K left on them. What more do you want?
Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on May 21, 2018
Given 80% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.9 (150) (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 45,000 spirited miles
I had the tires on my vectra when bought 8 years ago, the rear are still on it, they have covered about 45k miles and still going, I had 2 sets of different tires at the front but ended up going back to the michelins, I like their feel, they have decent grip in the dry and the wet and they last a good while.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on March 6, 2018
Given 76% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Everything you would expect from Michelin. Superb Grip wet or dry. Lasted over 40,000 aggressively driven miles. Started to feel pretty horrible once worn down but still gripped well. Replaced with Toyo CF2's which are half the price and to me feel better and grip nearly as well in the wet.
Helpful 35 - tire reviewed on December 31, 2017
Given 83% while driving a Ford c max (215/55 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
I drive a Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Eco boost with these fitted on front and back. Have had car from almost new (780 miles) and covered 25000 mls so far - The tires are still going strong! Even the fronts should last me a few more months until they get down to 3mm. The rears have got loads more tread left on them.
The grip feels good in both dry and wet and they don't seem excessively noisy. Have always gone for mid-range rubber before, but even though these tires are on the expensive side I reckon they are worth it, so will be buying some more.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on October 31, 2017
Given 76% while driving a Citroën 1.0 petrol (205/55 R17) on mostly town for 25,000 average miles
Comes as the default tires set from the authorized car dealer. Been testing out various driving styles on straight roads, corners, slopes, off track, in both dry and wet. Good performance, reasonable comfort, but slightly low mileage on wear particular on sides. Maybe it is due to the regular cornerings in Multi-Storey Car Parks.
Helpful 43 - tire reviewed on September 24, 2017
Given 71% while driving a Citroën C4 Grand Picasso (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 21,000 easy going miles
This has to be the worse wear rate to the tires I've driven.. worn pretty bad after 35,000km.
Helpful 50 - tire reviewed on June 18, 2017
Given 73% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 46,000 average miles
Summer : ( All around very good)
Winter : ( Wet not that like i was hopping (7/10) ) for a premium needed be better
Tires lasted (46,000) Miles on rear had bit left more .
overall very good but on wet feel the difference not like dry .
Helpful 47 - tire reviewed on June 11, 2017
Given 97% while driving a Audi A4 SE 2.0 TDI 136 (225/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
A fantastic well balanced all round tire, they covered 25000 miles on the front of my Audi A4 without letting me down. The only issue is the cost at £110 a corner they were sadly over my budget when I came to renew.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on May 29, 2017