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Michelin Premium

PRIMACY 4+

8.8 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 10 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
172,77 €
in 235/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (2)

Your size 235/45 R18 98Y XL EAN: 3528705086428 SAP: 508642
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4+ RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 172,77 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 235/45 R18 98W XL EAN: 3528708977761 SAP: 897776
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4+ RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 211,70 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 3528705086428

Current prices for size 235/45 R18.

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Rating and verdict

How the Michelin PRIMACY 4+ evaluated

8.8 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,8 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 42 measurements · 11 tests
beats 68 of 93
74 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 10 tests
beats 72 of 93
88 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning 10 tests
beats 56 of 76
79 ≈ average
wet handling 8 tests
beats 32 of 77
55 +1,0 %
Dry from 18 measurements · 11 tests
beats 61 of 93
66 +1,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 10 tests
beats 67 of 93
85 +3,8 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 33 of 76
50 ≈ average
Economy from 17 measurements · 10 tests
beats 71 of 80
89 +18,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 10 tests
beats 59 of 80
76 +4,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 57 of 61
97 +37,7 %
Noise and comfort from 10 measurements · 10 tests
beats 61 of 76
81 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 10 tests
beats 70 of 76
93 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 54 of 65
86 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 89 % Noise and comfort 81 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 5× 1st–3rd place in 5 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PRIMACY 4+ stands in size 235/45 R18

Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,8 172,77 €
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 144,92 € better and cheaper Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 167,02 € better and cheaper Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 166,61 € better and cheaper Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 163,76 € better and cheaper Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 172,77 € This tyre Bridgestone T005 8.6 149,87 € Falken Ziex ZE320 8.6 121,37 € Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 153,78 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 155,37 € Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 107,75 € Hankook K135 XL 8.2 132,87 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 138,03 € Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 97,99 € Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 113,18 € Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 130,97 € Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 137,30 € Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 118,73 € Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 116,38 € Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 7.5 113,16 € Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 102,02 € Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 112,07 € Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 6.9 178,97 € Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 106,12 € Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 71,95 €
5,4 Median 8,0 9,6
5. rank in the group of 24 compared
79 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,8 above the group median group median 8,0
−0,8 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) better and cheaper 144,92 € −27,85 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT better and cheaper 167,02 € −5,75 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 better and cheaper 166,61 € −6,16 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 better and cheaper 163,76 € −9,01 €
  5. 5. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ This tyre 172,77 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Bridgestone T005 149,87 € −22,90 €
  7. 6. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 121,37 € −51,40 €
  8. 8. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 153,78 € −18,99 €
  9. 9. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 155,37 € −17,40 €
  10. 10. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 107,75 € −65,02 €
  11. 10. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 132,87 € −39,90 €
  12. 12. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 138,03 € −34,74 €
  13. 12. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 97,99 € −74,78 €
  14. 12. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 113,18 € −59,59 €
  15. 12. 8.0 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 130,97 € −41,80 €
  16. 12. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 137,30 € −35,47 €
  17. 17. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 118,73 € −54,04 €
  18. 18. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 116,38 € −56,39 €
  19. 19. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 113,16 € −59,61 €
  20. 20. 7.0 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 102,02 € −70,75 €
  21. 20. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 112,07 € −60,70 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 178,97 € +6,20 €
  23. 22. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 106,12 € −66,65 €
  24. 24. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 71,95 € −100,82 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Michelin PRIMACY 4+ belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code508642
EAN3528705086428
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PRIMACY 4+
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 7×
Wins 1×
Top 3 2×
Average placement 4,6
2025
4. place
AutoBild EV Summer Tire Test 215/55 R18 2025
8 tyres
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5. place
Tyre Reviews Summer tire test 225/50 R17 2025
7 tyres
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2024
1. place
Auto Bild Test letných pneumatík 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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8. place
Auto Motor und Sport summer tire test 235/55 R18 2024
8 tyres
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7. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 2024
9 tyres
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2. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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2023
5. place
Tyrereviews Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
172,77 €
↗ 1,17 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
168,99 €
15.10.2026
Highest for the period
344,63 €
15.7.2026
344,63 168,99 172,77 € 25.6.2026 8.11.2026 25.6.2026: 170,78 € 14.7.2026: 241,50 € 14.7.2026: 276,60 € 15.7.2026: 344,63 € 15.7.2026: 170,78 € 20.8.2026: 170,06 € 13.9.2026: 312,01 € 13.9.2026: 249,20 € 14.9.2026: 312,01 € 14.9.2026: 249,20 € 15.9.2026: 312,01 € 15.9.2026: 255,16 € 15.9.2026: 249,20 € 15.9.2026: 283,75 € 15.9.2026: 249,20 € 15.9.2026: 253,27 € 16.9.2026: 316,07 € 16.9.2026: 253,27 € 16.9.2026: 259,28 € 16.9.2026: 253,27 € 17.9.2026: 316,07 € 17.9.2026: 253,27 € 17.9.2026: 255,72 € 17.9.2026: 255,70 € 18.9.2026: 255,72 € 18.9.2026: 318,51 € 18.9.2026: 255,70 € 18.9.2026: 235,47 € 2.10.2026: 172,77 € 15.10.2026: 168,99 € 29.10.2026: 172,77 € 29.10.2026: 168,99 € 3.11.2026: 170,65 € 3.11.2026: 172,77 € 8.11.2026: 172,77 €

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