Michelin Primacy 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

24

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

14th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

9
of 11
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

9
of 20
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

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4
of 10
2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tire Test

2017
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

10
of 43
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tire Shootout

2017
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

2
of 9
2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tire Test

2016
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

7
of 15
2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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10
of 50
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test

2016
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

8
of 14
2016 GTU Performance Summer Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

3
of 9
2015 Auto Review Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Excellent wet performance, but slightly sluggish steering in the dry. Good wet and dry braking. Quiet and comfortable tires, and with a mid pack impact test score the Michelin Primacy 3 is a wel...
3
of 10
2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tire Test

2015
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

9
of 15
2015 Test World Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Michelin Primacy 3 allow easy enough control of the car on a wet surface and control is not lost in the case of an emergency. On dry roads they behave confidently, but in braking they are on...
7
of 10
2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Fifth, sixth and seventh were extremely close, with the Michelin Primacy 3 just losing out. Michelin are known for wearing extremely well, unfortunately this wasn't tested in this test which made t...
5
of 16
2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

Michelin Primacy 3 tire appeared in last year seats test. On wet roads these stopped 2.5 meters more than the tires Continental, and were slower on a wet track. In turns the tire understeers, but n...
5
of 12
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

A rather inconspicuous test drives the Michelin Primacy 3 to fifth. The low rolling resistance and the driving characteristics convince the dry tests
5
of 16
2014 Test World Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

The Michelin provides good handling in all conditions and is difficult to get to lose grip in a sharp turn. Braking efficiency is also high, but not quite with the leaders. The only drawback - a re...
3
of 50
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout

2014
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P 7 Ecoimpact

9
of 13
2013 Test World Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

The Michelin demonstrated understeer in the wet. Resistance to aquaplaning is also one of the weakest among the tested tires and traction on the front axle is lost very quickly, affecting the...
8
of 12
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

8
of 15
2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tire Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

14
of 45
2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test

2012
Winner: Nokian Z G2