Tread life is the main strength of the Michelin Primacy HP, with 73 positive mentions against 30 complaints, supported by several mid-life and end-of-life accounts. Dry grip is generally favorable at 50 positive comments against nine negative, and wet grip at 39 against 16, although confidence in rain is less consistent. Comfort is more often praised than criticised, but noise is divided at 29 positive comments and 22 complaints. Around one in nine criticise value, while around a fifth criticise wear despite the overall favorable balance. Repeat reviewers show no shared direction of change, and individual reports of grip or noise deteriorating with wear do not establish a uniform ageing pattern.
What owners mention most counted across 156 reviews
OEM fit to my Kia Ceed estate, driven normally with mix of town, A road and motorway driving. Poor grip in winter snow but otherwise reasonable grip. Had to replace at 25000 on rears, but only 12500 on fronts last year. Would buy different Michelin (e.g. Pilot Sport 3), but probably not this model again.
Tires fitted to Citroen C5 160Bhp 2010 from new.
Firstly, why pay a premium for a BMW/Audi, your mugging yourself's off :)
Tires have been driven on a variety of motorway, A & B roads and farmers tracks - when the SAT NAV takes over...
24500m covered, usually getting 47 - 50mpg without trying!!
Country lanes don't feel very safe due to feedback from tires, felt safer in 2006 Vectra, but could be due to size of the C5, it's like an ocean liner :)
Motorway driving is a breeze even after long journey's, not much intrusive noise and no back aches....
Grip in snow/ice wasn't the best - but I tend to drive sensibly.
Never did any wheel spinning but didn't always feel as though the car was quick off the mark.
If I wasn't bailing out the Banks I would probably buy again however Uniroyal Rainsport's are next on the vehicle after reading the feedback from this great site, just hoping they give me the same wear rate :)
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won't buy again. Just didn't last anything like Michelin should. Were factory fitted when car was new, only lasted 19'000. Poor for Michelin standard. Will buy mid range to replace as they'll last the same!
Fitted a set of 4 to my rear wheel driver V6 Omega. Previously to these I had a set of 4 Michelin PS2's which last for around 21000 miles. I replaced with the Primacy HP's as it was all they had in stock. While the ride was very slightly more comfortable I did lose some grip. That said, I drive my cars very hard and to the average driver you probably wouldn't notice. The grip, however, was still very good and these lasted a bit longer - around 24000 miles all round.
fitted to my car from new i do about 6000 miles a year around torbay the front are now at limit back are 4mm michelin say that its one of there best tyer but my Michelin 215 55 16 Primacy HP are shot and 3 difrent tire shops can not beleave the ware even on the back! you may say it's me on the front but it's only the 1.6l pet so no raceing in this it's the worst tire i've ever had and the only way I will fit them is if thay are free. if you have the same problem with this tire then call Michelin and let them know about it my tires where made in 1509 15week 2009 (this number is in a box on the tire) if you are only going to get 11k out of them for £600 buy cheap tyers look and see what taxi's have on them !!!!!
These came with my ford focus. They had great dry grip and lasted a long time (I bought the car secondhand, so they probably did about 30'000 miles on the front, 70'000 on the rear). I replaced them with Bridgestone Turanza, which were much less grippy and were done in less that 20'000 miles.
Using them in a Volvo V70 for ordinary easy driving. car is poor on streering feel anyway but tires performed well all round and life was looking at 25-27k on the front which is fine on this size car
Would definately buy again
A very good motorway tire. Straight high speed stability increased after putting them on but car is more resistant to turn now. it is not a issue but nature of tire I believe. Good grip on dry and wet. Comfortable and low road noise. Just used for 1000 miles so no comment about wear rate.
