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Michelin Primacy Tour AS

Premium Touring All Season

The Michelin Primacy Tour AS is an all-season touring tire with short dry braking distances, responsive steering and a comfortable ride. Wet performance is generally strong in tests, but owner experiences vary, and snow ability and abrupt grip loss at the limit are weaknesses.

The quick answer

Owners say 53% from 8 owner reviews 14% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P3 of 3 · All Season · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Ice Comfort, Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 October 2026.

  • 8owner reviews
  • 408,528miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 6sizes available
Michelin Primacy Tour AS 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Michelin Primacy Tour AS

8.5/10

Better than 71% of all-season tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 8 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 1 publication · 2025-2026 81% 86%
Owner reviews8 owner reviews · rated 53% 8% 14%
Combined 71% 8.5

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.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 78% 46% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 86% 36% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 13% 10% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 33% 8% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 85% – 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests. This tire does not carry the 3PMSF snowflake mark, so Snow counts for less and Ice not at all against all-season tires that do.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 84% 2
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 64% 2
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 33% 2

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 80% of the test figure. The other 20% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire Test Tire Rack · 215/55 R17 · All Season P3 / 3
  2. 2025 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire Test Tire Rack · 215/55 R17 P4 / 11
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Michelin Primacy Tour AS averages a finish of 4th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
3rd Best
4th Worst
The latest test

2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire Test P3 of 3All Season

The Primacy Tour A/S is a capable warm-weather all-season tire and one of the better performers here in the dry and the wet. It is one of only two tires in this test without the three-peak mountain snowflake marking, and the winter results show why that marking matters: once temperatures drop it has little to offer.

Strong: Dry Braking, Dry Circle, Subj. Road Score, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise Weak: Ice Braking, Ice Traction Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tire TestTire Rack · 215/55 R17P3 / 3All Season
20252024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tire TestTire Rack · 215/55 R17P4 / 11
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Size Range6 sizes available

225-285Width40-60Profile18-22Rim100-110 H-YLoad/Speed Index2021First On Market

EU LabelAcross 6 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-72dB

Popular sizes235/65 R18245/65 R17225/45 R17255/55 R20275/50 R20255/40 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Michelin Primacy Tour AS in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Primacy Tour AS stops 11.8% shorter than premium rivals and 8.6% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 78/100, and owners rate it 6.3/10 in the wet from 8 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Primacy Tour AS in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Primacy Tour AS stops 9% shorter than premium rivals and 9.7% shorter than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 86/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the dry from 8 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Primacy Tour AS in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Primacy Tour AS stops 13.6% longer than premium rivals and 12.3% longer than mid-range rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 3% worse than premium rivals and 2.2% better than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 13/100, and owners rate it 3.5/10 in the snow from 8 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Primacy Tour AS on ice?
Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Primacy Tour AS stops 11.9% longer than premium rivals and 2.2% longer than mid-range rivals. Across the 1 ice-traction test, it is 10.6% worse than premium rivals and 8% worse than mid-range rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 85/100, and owners rate it 3.2/10 on ice from 8 reviews.
What do owners say about the Michelin Primacy Tour AS?
Across 8 owner ratings the Michelin Primacy Tour AS averages 53%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 3.2. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 0% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Michelin Primacy Tour AS (5)
What is the Michelin Primacy Tour AS's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Primacy Tour AS most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Primacy Tour AS?
Owners rate the Michelin Primacy Tour AS 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Primacy Tour AS wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Primacy Tour AS 3.3 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 16,250 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Primacy Tour AS again?
14% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Primacy Tour AS again, based on the 7 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Michelin Primacy Tour AS come in?
The Michelin Primacy Tour AS is available in 6 sizes, ranging from 225-285/40-60 R18-22.
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Michelin Primacy Tour AS Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 5 reviews

Ride comfort is the clearest positive for the Michelin Primacy Tour AS, praised in three of five owner reviews. All five reviews fall in the neutral score band, averaging 56.8%, and two owners describe excessive understeer rather than rewarding dry handling. Noise experiences vary, from quiet motorway cruising to a persistent hum, while another complaint concerns cornering squeal. Wet-road experiences also differ sharply, with one owner praising rain performance and another reporting poor braking and cornering. Later-life reports include disappointing wear, but the small sample does not establish a consistent lifespan or ageing pattern.

What owners mention most counted across 5 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings

  • Owner score 53%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Handling 74%
  • Comfort 71%
  • Wet Grip 63%
  • Road Feedback 63%
  • Snow Grip 35%
  • Wear 33%
  • Ice Grip 32%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 63%

“Noisy. These came on my Mercedes GLE450 and have been noisy since they had a couple of thousand miles on them. They have a resonant hum that only goes away on the smoothest roads. Wear is average for a heavy SUV. The...”

  • Mercedes Benz GLE 450
  • 27,000 miles
Read full review → 773 found this helpful
Most critical 50%

“Primacy Tour A/S on my 2009 Highlander had significant wear after 2 years and 28K miles. Tire rotation and alignment kept up, but not 100% so no credit toward new. Fine tires for th efirst year, but that kind of wear is...”

  • Toyota
  • 28 miles
Read full review → 855 found this helpful
Longest term 64%

“I’ve gone through two sets of these tires. I live in a hot climate, no snow and sometimes a lot of rain. It handles really well in the rain. I’ve gone 123mph with them. I’ve had punctures like 6 times and they’ve always...”

  • Ford Maverick
  • 86,000 miles
Read full review → 3 found this helpful

All 5 Michelin Primacy Tour AS reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
64%
Member
Initial Impressions

I’ve gone through two sets of these tires. I live in a hot climate, no snow and sometimes a lot of rain. It handles really well in the rain. I’ve gone 123mph with them. I’ve had punctures like 6 times and they’ve always been patchable without an issue.
I think they are great tires. They don’t last as long as the defender series but I think they work better in the rain.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 5
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 3
50%
BWilky
Initial Impressions
OEM tires on my Acura TLX A Spec AWD and would not recommend, unless you don't drive in cold areas and don't like spirited driving. These are great for highway cruising as they are quiet and ride comfy. I am sure they would last a long time, but not planning on keeping them after this winter with dedicated winter tires.
I drove them once during a cold damp day when we had snow showers and could feel loss of traction at 35 mph on twisty roads. Was not driving spirited and could feel they would not be good in cold weather conditions with any dampness on the road.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Snow Grip 1
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 202
63%
Member
Noisy. These came on my Mercedes GLE450 and have been noisy since they had a couple of thousand miles on them. They have a resonant hum that only goes away on the smoothest roads. Wear is average for a heavy SUV. The rear tires will need replacement around 30,000 miles. The front tires have significantly more tread left. (Rotation of the tires is complicated due to different wheel offsets between front and back). Handling is OK, but not great. Lots of understeer with these tires. Ride comfort is good (I have the air suspension). Considering the Pirelli Scorpion Zeros all season as replacements.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 773

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Just 10 000km, comfortable and predictable tires. You can easily feel what they are doing. But overall they causes to much understeering, on dry surface it starts squeek in corners surprisingly soon, but it squeeks much sooner than it slips, braking is average/below average. On wet surface it´s another story, braking is apalling, but cornering, it´s disaster. Try to corner in speeds in or below traffic flow? No, you gonna go just straight forward.

Well they have no homologation for winter use in Europe so after they will come of the car this fall, there is no possible comeback for them next spring.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 813
50%
Member
  • Toyota
  • 245/65 R17
  • 28 miles
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
Primacy Tour A/S on my 2009 Highlander had significant wear after 2 years and 28K miles. Tire rotation and alignment kept up, but not 100% so no credit toward new. Fine tires for th efirst year, but that kind of wear is unacceptable and do not recommend.
This owner's scores
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 855
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