Across reviews, the Michelin Primacy 3 is most often described as a safe, comfortable touring tire with strong dry grip and generally confidence-inspiring wet traction, especially for commuting and motorway use. Many drivers report low noise (when new) and good stability, with several high-scoring reviews highlighting impressive longevity and efficiency. However, a meaningful minority report faster-than-expected wear (especially on heavier/torquier cars), some wet/aquaplaning weakness in standing water or as tread gets low, and a softer/vaguer steering feel; price is also a common complaint.
What owners mention most counted across 158 reviews
Mein alter Mercedes Diesel ist heruntergekommen, laut, hat eine stillgelegte Abgasrückführung und ich behandle ihn (wo immer es geht) so, als hätte ich ihn gestohlen. Ich bin nicht gerade nett zu Reifen. Diese hier habe ich ziemlich übel behandelt, aber sie haben niemals aufgegeben.
Ich habe gerne etwas Überdruck in meinen Reifen, etwa 2,75 bar. Sie haben doppelt so lange gehalten wie die Avon ZV3 Reifen, die ich vorher dran hatte. Ich habe sie auf der Autobahn bis 240 km/h getrieben, bin mit ihnen in jede Kurve geschlittert, die ich kriegen konnte, habe sie zum Glühen gebracht und in Rauch aufgehen lassen, einfach aus Spaß… Ich war sehr, sehr böse zu ihnen.
Nach 30.000 harten Kilometern ist auf den vorderen noch 5mm Profil drauf, und 2mm auf den hinteren – also werde ich sie bald austauschen müssen.
Überraschend griffig bei Nässe und ziemlich progressiv im Kreisverkehr mit nasser Fahrbahn. Habe nie Ausfahrten verpasst, was mir mit den Avons ein paar Mal passiert ist.
Mein einziger Kritikpunkt ist, dass sie nicht so viel Gefühl haben, aber das könnte auch an der Servolenkung liegen, die einen großen Teil des Feedbacks zunichtemacht.
Hatte vorher die Hankook Ventus V12 drauf und mochte sie überhaupt nicht. Dann zu den Michelin Primacy 3 gewechselt und das Auto ist wie verwandelt. Wieder gute Lenkfähigkeit und super Grip unter allen Bedingungen, laufen wieder schön geschmeidig und sehr leise. Ich komme kaum über den Unterschied hinweg, den ein Reifen ausmachen kann. Über Verschleiß kann ich noch nichts sagen, bin damit zu wenige Kilometer gefahren.
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Bei ca. 130.000 Kilometern vorne aufgezogen, zur gleichen Zeit Laserausrichtung vorgenommen und die vorderen Stoßdämpfer, Federn, Dämpferlager & Kugellager ersetzt. Sie haben jetzt bis 159.000 gehalten und sind immer noch über der Verschleißgrenze. Beeindruckende Reifen. Unglaublicher Grip bei Nässe und Trockenheit. Vertraue den Reifen jederzeit zu 100%. Kommen jetzt leicht ins Rutschen bei voller Beschleunigung auf nasser Fahrbahn, sind aber auch schon voll runtergefahren! Unglaublicher Komfort und geräuscharm. Und super lange Haltbarkeit auf der Vorderachse eines Autos mit immerhin 354 Nm Drehmoment. Ich habe immer nur Premiumreifen mit Top-Bewertung von allen großen Marken gekauft. Das sind die besten Reifen, die ich je hatte – kein Vergleich. Absolute Empfehlung!
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Replaced 2 Nexen tires that had worn because of worn trailing arm bushes for Michalins that I believed would give me good milage and ride.Kept other 2 Nexens on. Big mistake. I replaced the Michalins on 15695 and the Nexens are still on the car at 29168 miles. Cant say the Michalins were any better than the Nexens ride wise. The Michalins were double the price. Obviously I went back to Nexen. When I spoke to the chap who sold me the tire about the poor performance he said there was nothing he could do. If I had bought a suit where the stitching was coming apart 6 months later it would have been replaced, yet he can just shrug his shoulders. I WILL NEVER BUY OR ADVISE MY FRIENDS TO BUY michalins.
I have always had Michelin as IMO they are simply one of the best brands around. I have been driving for around 45 years and around a million miles in total. My previous Michelins were Energy Saver Plus. These were fantastic in all areas and mileage never affected the standard of quality in all aspects of the tire. When I came round to changing them it was suggested to try the Primacy 3s as they were better suited to motorway type driving. So after consideration I went for them. That was 16 months ago and 20k miles. Much of it has been on motorways but 20% in town and A roads. In all areas the tires have been superb and have never come near to letting me down in all weather conditions. Wear has been good, I feel as good as the Energy Saver Plus tire. One thing I have foundering I have never experienced with other tires is that front and rear are wearing just about the same, very strange but there you go. As far as the wear is concerned there is still between 4 and a half and 5 mm, I feel this equates to at least another 15k, so hopefully all should comfortably reach 35-40k, we'll see. All I can say is that you would not be disappointed buying them, they are a truly excellent tire. Many reviews question the breaking qualities of Michelins in the wet, all I can say is that IMO this is rubbish, they are excellent and will never let you down when really needed. While I accept their not the cheapest to buy saving 10 quid per tire pails into insignificance when comparing quality and mileage available per set. In my opinion you buy the best you can afford but just remember when your doing 70mph there are on 4 small areas of rubber in contact with the road, each one around 5 square inches so it's good to buy quality. If you fancy a set of Primacy 3s you will not be disappointed in any area, by the way I have no conections to Michelin, I just appreciate their product, keep safe.
After one summer holiday on the road through Europe (5000 miles in 4 weeks) when I give them a hell on german motorways push them to the limit ,plus daily work commuting I have to say Primacy 3 (225/55 R18) is by far overpriced ( £103 october 2014) due to quick wearing and outer rim extremely weak (I lost one tire after I clip the curb probably). Very good in wet and dry weather giving you a great road stability also very quiet in low and high speed . The manufacturer will claim and rated some tires as economical, no way,the car economy will depend how heavy your foot is on the gas pedal so don't fall for this trick. About wearing, all new cars come with hard compound tire comparing with after market soft compound tire so choose wisely . Always check when you buy tires the manufacture date on outer rim , new regulations of life spam 3 years on display/wheels and max 5 years on shelf .
Vera durable.. ThaÃs the main thing. The longe lasting tires i've had.
Good grip on the Dry.
Enough on the Wet.
Feeling for spirited driver is not that good.
Just an ok touring tire. Safe but not fun.
After 6 months and about 3000 miles I don't have the best words for these tires. My previous 5 years tires Primacy HP had much better dry grip from these new ones. The tires slip in any dry road condition. In wet road the things are slightly better. I am disappointed
