PRIMACY · PREMIUM COMFORT
Primacy 4Premium comfort tire review: is it good, who is it for
Michelin's soft, quiet sedan tire that brakes well on wet roads from day one until the tread is nearly worn.
- Type
- Premium comfort
- Sizes in Thailand
- 15–18 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Strength
- Wet braking even when worn
9 sizes in stock, 15–17 inch
Summary
Primacy 4 is Michelin's premium soft and quiet tire for sedans, built around safety from new until nearly worn out. It uses EverGrip technology with 50% wider water grooves and 2nd-generation Silent Rib to reduce noise and vibration. It launched in Thailand in 2018, is compatible with electric vehicles and now comes in 15–18 inch sizes in Thailand.
Wet braking test results
Compared with the average of other brands tested, tested by CATARC (China Automotive Technology and Research Center) at Michelin's request in March 2018, size 225/55R17 · worn = 2 mm tread remaining · per Michelin Thailand website
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium soft and quiet passenger car tire |
| Thailand launch | 2018 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 15–18 inch rims (per Michelin Thailand website) |
| Electric vehicles | Compatible (per Michelin) |
| Manufacturer | Michelin (France) |
| Successor | Primacy 5 (per Michelin Thailand) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 195/65R15 | In stock | See price |
| 185/60R16 | In stock | See price |
| 195/60R16 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize sedans on 15–18 inch rims, such as the Honda Civic
- Large sedans and European cars that value a soft, quiet ride, such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and BMW 3 Series
- Drivers who drive in the city and on long trips every day and want a quiet, comfortable tire that brakes confidently in the rain
FAQ
What is the Primacy 4 best at?
Wet braking that stays strong even when the tire is nearly worn, thanks to EverGrip technology, plus a soft, quiet ride from 2nd-generation Silent Rib, which reduces noise and absorbs road impacts.
What does "worn" mean in the Primacy 4 test results?
Michelin says it means a tire with 2 mm of tread left (just above the 1.6 mm tread wear indicator). CATARC tests in size 225/55R17 show the worn Primacy 4 stopped 7.3 meters shorter on wet roads than the average of the tires compared.
Can the Primacy 4 be used on electric vehicles?
Yes. Michelin Thailand says the Primacy 4 is compatible with electric vehicles. Choose the size and load index specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
What is the difference between the Primacy 4 and Primacy 5?
Their focus. Michelin Thailand says the Primacy 4 focuses on wet braking that stays strong when nearly worn, while the newer Primacy 5 focuses on a soft, quiet ride and energy savings, with lower rolling resistance and about 18% longer tread life than the Primacy 4 (tested on an electric vehicle).
How did it do in independent tests?
It ranks near the top in several tests. Austria's ÖAMTC in 2022 (size 215/60 R16) gave it an overall score of 2.1, rated "gut" (good), with strengths in dry handling, fuel economy and slow wear. Tyre Reviews' own 2021 test in SUV size 235/55 R18 ranked the Primacy 4 1st of 9. These results are for the Primacy 4 sold in Europe, tested in European-market sizes.
What warranty does the Primacy 4 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 4 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 4 · Michelin Thailand (EN) — Primacy 4 · Legal Mentions · Checkraka — Michelin Primacy 4 (2018) · Michelin Thailand — Primacy 5 (FAQ: How do the Primacy 4 and Primacy 5 differ?) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2022: Michelin Primacy 4 (215/60 R16) · Tyre Reviews — 2021 Tyre Reviews SUV Tyre Test (235/55 R18)
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Primacy 4?
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