PRIMACY · RUN FLAT COMFORT
Primacy 3 ZPComfortable run-flat tire review: is it good, which cars fit
Michelin's run-flat tire, softer than typical run-flats, that can keep going about 80 km after a flat, for cars with factory run-flats
- Type
- Run-flat (Zero Pressure)
- Sizes in Thailand
- 16–19 inch rims
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Wet roads
- Grade A
9 sizes in stock, 18–19 inch
Summary
Primacy 3 ZP is Michelin's run-flat tire in the comfort-focused Primacy family. Michelin says it is softer than typical run-flats and nearly as quiet as the regular Primacy. After a flat it can keep going about 80 km at up to 80 km/h. It is for cars that come with run-flat tires from the factory, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In Thailand it comes in 15 sizes on 16–19 inch rims.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / model | Michelin Primacy 3 ZP |
|---|---|
| Type | Comfort-focused run-flat tire |
| Distance after a flat | About 80 km at up to 80 km/h (depends on vehicle weight, temperature and road) |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 15 sizes, 16–19 inch rims |
| Wet grip | Grade A in all sizes on the EU tire label |
| Sidewall markings | ★ = approved by BMW · MOE = approved by Mercedes-Benz |
| EU tire label (EPREL) | 225/50R17 94W MOE: energy efficiency C · wet braking A · noise 71 dB · 245/45R19 98Y ★: D · A · 71 dB (all sizes energy efficiency C–D, noise 69–71 dB) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 | In stock | See price |
| 225/50R18 | In stock | See price |
| 245/40R18 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Cars with factory run-flat tires and a tire pressure monitoring system, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz
- Drivers who want a more comfortable run-flat
- Drivers who don't want to change to a spare at the roadside after a puncture
FAQ
How far can the Primacy 3 ZP run-flat go after a flat?
Michelin says about 80 km at up to 80 km/h. The actual distance depends on vehicle weight, temperature and road conditions.
Can I fit the Primacy 3 ZP to a car that didn't come with run-flats?
Michelin recommends using it only on cars the carmaker has approved for factory run-flat tires, and the car must have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Fit all 4 wheels. Read more in: What are run-flat tires, and who should use them?
What do the ★ and MOE marks on the sidewall mean?
★ means the tire is approved by BMW, and MOE means it is approved by Mercedes-Benz. Choose the one that matches your car's brand.
Can a run-flat tire be repaired?
Michelin says it can be repaired once by a qualified technician, unless the sidewall says not to repair it, and the casing must be inspected first every time.
What warranty does the Primacy 3 ZP 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 ZP 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 · Michelin Thailand — Run-flat tires · Michelin US — Primacy 3 (meaning of markings) · EU EPREL — Primacy 3 tire labels · EU EPREL — Primacy 3 ZP 225/50 R17 94W MOE · EU EPREL — Primacy 3 ZP 245/45 R19 98Y ★ · 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 ZP?
See prices for every size. Book online and pay at a branch, or get free shipping anywhere in Thailand.