Michelin Primacy HP Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 162 reviews

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.

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Owner ratings averaged from 204 ratings

Owner score 75%
Dry Grip 84%
Road Feedback 77%
Wear 76%
Comfort 75%
Wet Grip 75%
Handling 73%

Michelin Primacy HP Reviews - Page 14

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97%

Anonymous October 24, 2009

Toyota Avensis
205/55 R16 V
50,000 miles
Mostly Town
Easy Going

Superb tire in wet and dry, very comfortable and the wear rate is excellent. Highy recommended tires they just last and last.

73%

Member August 12, 2009

Honda FRV
205/55 R16 V
10,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I liked the Primacy HP - a very good all round tire.
Dry grip is very good, the car feels sure footed and the same can be said about wet grip too. The walls of the tire are a little spongy but on the whole a very good balance between comfort and performance. The noise levels can be a loud on the rougher motorway surfaces.

They are down to 3mm now and are due to be replaced soon mainly due to some aquaplaning through standing water. I think they have lasted around 11K on the driven wheels (front), which is a little disappointing for Michelin but can't complain too much as my car is a heavy diesel.

100%

Member July 8, 2009

Honda Accord CTDi
225/45 R17 W
98,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

expensive, but worth it

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74%

Member May 3, 2009

Ford Mondeo
205/55 R16 V
12,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

only 12000 miles and i've got to replace them already. I don't drive erratically and although the drive is fantastic with them the price doesn't justify how long they last for. I would not buy again.

87%

Member March 20, 2009

Volkswagen Golf GT Tdi 110
205/55 R16 W
65,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

I have also used Dunlop SP's and Pilot Primacy's on this car and seriously love the HP's as the best all-round tire I have ever tried! The Dry road holding is excellent and in the wet they are grippier than I am willing to push the car! Fuel consumption seems about the same as the Pilots but is better than the SP's. They are a bit noisy on the motorway. On a rouond-trip commute of 70 miles of motorway, dual carriageways and country roads, they perform well in every situation including heavy braking.

86%

Member February 23, 2009

Audi A6
225/50 R17 W
45,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I am very pleased from these tires, because i am driving very fast and these tires never trade me.

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