PRIMACY · COMFORT
Primacy 3 STSmooth, quiet tire review: is it good, which cars is it for
Michelin's comfort tire before the Primacy 4, focused on good braking on wet and dry roads, quiet and comfort, with sizes for sedans and SUVs.
- Type
- Comfort
- Sizes
- 16–18 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Successor
- Primacy 4 (2018)
1 size in stock, 18-inch
Summary
Primacy 3 ST is Michelin's comfort tire for sedans and SUVs, focused on braking on wet and dry roads, quiet and comfort. It uses StabiliGrip, FlexMax and EvenPeak technologies. SMVIC tests commissioned by Michelin found it brakes 6.5% better than the Primacy LC on dry roads and 4.7% better on wet roads. Michelin Australia's website says it was replaced by the Primacy 4 in 2018 but still lists 5 sizes on 16–18 inch rims, including the SUV size 235/60R18.
Compared with Primacy LC
Compared with the MICHELIN Primacy LC, tested by Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (SMVIC) at Michelin's request in October 2012 with 225/55R16 99W tires on an Audi A6L · per Michelin Thailand's and Australia's websites
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Michelin Primacy 3 ST |
|---|---|
| Type | Summer tire focused on safety, quiet and comfort |
| Replaced by | Primacy 4 (2018, per Michelin Australia's website) |
| Sizes per Michelin Australia | 205/55R16 · 215/55R17 · 225/55R17 · 225/50R18 · 235/60R18 103H |
| Sizes per Michelin Thailand | 215/55R17 94V |
| Brand | Michelin, France (founded in 1889 in Clermont-Ferrand) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 235/60R18 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- SUVs on 235/60R18, such as the 2017–2022 Honda CR-V on 18-inch wheels
- Midsize to large sedans on 16–18 inch rims, such as the Toyota Camry on 215/55R17
- Drivers who value quiet and comfort and regularly drive in the city and on long trips
FAQ
Is the Michelin Primacy 3 ST good?
Yes, for drivers who want a smooth, quiet tire with confident braking. SMVIC tests commissioned by Michelin found it brakes 6.5% better than the Primacy LC on dry roads and 4.7% better on wet roads.
Is the Michelin Primacy 3 ST quiet?
Yes. Michelin says this model noticeably reduces noise with EvenPeak technology compared with the Primacy LC.
Is the Primacy 3 ST SUV different from the Primacy 3 ST?
No. No separate Primacy 3 ST SUV model was found on Michelin's official websites. The 235/60R18 103H size used on SUVs is one of the Primacy 3 ST sizes, per Michelin Australia's website.
Is the Primacy 3 ST still made?
Michelin's Australia and Philippines websites say the Primacy 3 ST was replaced by the Primacy 4 in 2018 but still list available sizes. See the sizes Subphaisal has ready to ship in the size table above.
What warranty does the Primacy 3 ST have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Primacy 3 ST installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Michelin Thailand — Primacy 3 ST · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Primacy 3 ST · Michelin Australia — Primacy 3 ST · Michelin Philippines — Primacy 3 ST · MICHELIN Guide — Michelin history (Clermont-Ferrand, 1889)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Primacy 3 ST?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.