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
A good all round dependable tire. Good in nearly all situations wether carrying a load and passengers,or on my own. Braking, cornering and wet performance more than adequate for nearly all needs. If you want a sports tire with ulta grip and short life span, look elsewhere.
My car is very long and I do drive quite fast when situations allow and the tires are well suited to the car.I do not think I could have chosen a better general all round tire. I live in a very rural area and the roads could be better.
!7,000 miles so far and about 35%-40% of life left on them on the front and the car has a heavy engine, being a diesel.
Will definately buy again,wear and all round performance very good.
My Car
peugeot 3008 with these has great roadholding and confident swift driving but as car has NO driver appeal and tires are worn after 3100 klm I'm going to replace car instead of tires , and loningly waiting for Mazda CX5 to launch as my last two mazda 6's were brilliant.
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Driven mostly motorway miles in all weathers.
True emergency stopping power which was seen on at least one occasion saved me from accident.
Never had a puncture in 3 sets of tires, each set lasting approx 35k (fronts) and 45k (rears) miles. FWD car and calm driver!
Highly recommend for longevity and safety performance.
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These came fitted on the Galaxy bought from new in 2008. Just had the first MOT test at 27300 miles and it passed with flying colors even on these original tires. I did swap the front and rear around at about 18000 miles. I have an MoT test advisory for all 4 to be replaced and I am almost certainly going to go for these again. I have only done a little bit of driving in the snow so cannot really comment on this aspect of performance, but wet/dry/cold have been no concern for me.
Michelin Primacy HP fitted to 2002 E39 530D. Tires, although at top of price range, suit car admirably with excellent combination of grip, ride comfort and low noise with very good wear in true Michelin tradition! I have been a fan of Michelin for many years - their excellent wear properties compensate for initial high price outlay - providing you intend to keep the car! Highly recommended.
I purchased my Honda Accord Euro to enjoy the driving experience, the car has only done 20,000 kilometers, half of which was Highway use. The Michelin Primacy HP tires on the Honda have been noisy (screaming) for the last 10,000 kilometers. Honda said I will need to purchase new tires or get over it...
These were OEM on the C5. Fronts were worn out in 14,000 miles and rears in 36,000 miles. Have absolutely no grip on snow! Replaced them with the much cheaper and hugely better Kumho equivalent (Ecsta SPT KU31). The Kumhos are quieter, softer, grippier and longer lasting. Michelin tires are overpriced and overrated. I would never ever buy Michelin again.
I had these fitted to my Subaru forester after 2 sets of Yokohama tires which were excellent, lasted 30 to 40k miles. The michelin tires are very poor, loads of road noise, follow ripples in the road and in my opinion do not suit the vehicle at all. I used to enjoy driving my car but not with these fitted. I have had the suspension, transmission, bearings etc checked and the garage informed me it was the tires. The sooner they wear out the better.
