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Michelin Primacy MXM4

Premium Touring All Season

The Michelin Primacy MXM4 is an all-season touring tire with owner praise for ride comfort and tread retention. Its small review group is less positive about dry handling, steering response and wet understeer.

The quick answer

Owners say 63% from 9 owner reviews 22% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2026.

  • 9owner reviews
  • 154,625miles driven
  • 2sizes available
Michelin Primacy MXM4 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Michelin Primacy MXM4

6.7/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 9 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews9 owner reviews · rated 63% 25% 38%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 63%
Combined 30% 6.7

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 38% of this score. The other 62% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.
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Size Range2 sizes available

225-245Width40-50Profile18Rim92-100 VLoad/Speed Index2014First On Market

EU LabelAcross 2 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-70dB

Popular sizes235/40 R19205/55 R16195/50 R16245/45 R19235/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Michelin Primacy MXM4?
Across 9 owner ratings the Michelin Primacy MXM4 averages 63%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 4.5. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 20% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Michelin Primacy MXM4's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Primacy MXM4 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Primacy MXM4?
Owners rate the Michelin Primacy MXM4 6.4 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Primacy MXM4 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Primacy MXM4 8 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Primacy MXM4 again?
22% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Primacy MXM4 again, based on the 9 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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What sizes does the Michelin Primacy MXM4 come in?
The Michelin Primacy MXM4 is available in 2 sizes, ranging from 225-245/40-50 R18.
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Michelin Primacy MXM4 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 5 reviews

The Michelin Primacy MXM4 draws more owner praise for comfort and wear than for sporty handling, with four neutral reviews and one positive, averaging 65.4%. Mid-life accounts describe useful tread retention, while two owners praise the ride. Dry handling is criticised in three of five accounts, and two owners report slow or limited steering feedback. Two also criticise wet handling, with understeer a recurring description, though the small group cannot establish how it compares with other touring tires. Noise and winter-use complaints are individual experiences rather than common themes, and there are no repeat-owner updates to establish a shared ageing pattern.

What owners mention most counted across 5 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 9 ratings

  • Owner score 63%
  • Wear 80%
  • Dry Grip 76%
  • Wet Grip 68%
  • Road Feedback 68%
  • Handling 64%
  • Comfort 64%
  • Snow Grip 50%
  • Ice Grip 45%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 57%

“Dry grip is very mediocre with lots of understeer and the only feedback you get through the steering wheel is the tire collapsing in on its sidewall and maybe some information about when I'm reaching the (very low)...”

  • Honda Accord
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 1,007 found this helpful
Most critical 53%

“I got this tires with my Tesla M3 LR DM with this tires. Previously I used summer & winter tires, but not all season one. So I was disappointed during first rain. Handling is too low for me, after for Pilot Sport 4. So...”

  • Tesla Model 3 LR
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 347 found this helpful
Longest term 67%

“On fresh asphalt, it feels almost like I'm on a hovercraft or a magic carpet. When the road is rougher they do a really good job of dulling and dampening the vibrations before the suspension has to do anything about it...”

  • Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
  • 20,000 miles
Read full review → 186 found this helpful

All 5 Michelin Primacy MXM4 reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
67%
Member
Initial Impressions
On fresh asphalt, it feels almost like I'm on a hovercraft or a magic carpet. When the road is rougher they do a really good job of dulling and dampening the vibrations before the suspension has to do anything about it. Honestly, despite the fact that they are run-flats they can feel downright soft and cushion-y. And they're efficient as well. They take time to ramp up response to steering input, but they feel confident once they do turn. Not at all sporty though. They understeer when pushed, especially in the rain. The nice thing though is that they feel very predictable in most conditions. They inspire confidence because you can feel the limits usually and they just safely understeer when you pass that limit. If you ever encounter snow or slush however driving becomes incredibly stressful incredibly fast. These things are TOUGH though, I have hit some nasty potholes and even scraped the curb once or twice and the tires just keep going. And the tread wear seems really good too. All this said, if you prioritize comfort, efficiency, and reliability these are fantastic at those things as long as you don't want them to also be a winter tire or a performance tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 2
Helpful 186
53%
Member
I got this tires with my Tesla M3 LR DM with this tires. Previously I used summer & winter tires, but not all season one.
So I was disappointed during first rain. Handling is too low for me, after for Pilot Sport 4. So I'll not going to use all season tires. Unfortunately I can't compare them with other all season tires. Maybe it's good if comparing with other all season tires. But I'll change them when winter comes.
Michelin Primacy MXM4 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 347
57%
omerahmer
  • Honda Accord
  • 235/40 R19
  • 10,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Dry grip is very mediocre with lots of understeer and the only feedback you get through the steering wheel is the tire collapsing in on its sidewall and maybe some information about when I'm reaching the (very low) limit. Grip in the rain is okay, lots of wheelspin (the Accord 2.0T is a powerful FWD car, however), but no aquaplaning in even the heaviest of rain. They're also pretty loud. The best part is that they look brand new after a fairly rough 10,000 miles. These will have no problem doing 40-60k miles depending on driving style.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 1,007

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no much of wear.Very good tire for my car.I usually drive sporty and it is really comfortable.Here in Hellas we have a bit of problem with the condition of our roads, so i think that it can stand as one of the best tires for medium use.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 745
67%
Member
  • Ford Focus
  • 205/55 R16 V
  • 3,000 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
These tires were on my Focus when I got it. Unfortunately, they were the original tires and three years old. Consequently, they had started to perish and crack slightly. They would squeal at the thought of a fast sweeping bend and in the wet, would understeer easily. I've had Michelins before and know they are usually better than this. However, they are pretty good on the wear front, with my fronts being on 3mm when I got the car and got to the legal limit in around 3000 miles. I believe these have been replaced by the Primacy HP, which are supposed be a lot better.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 597
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