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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 215/55 R16 among 50 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
143,29 €
in 215/55 R16
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Load capacityLI index

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Tyre variants (2)

Your size 215/55 R16 97W XL EAN: 3528702825532 SAP: 282553
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4+ RP
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 143,29 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 215/55 R16 93V EAN: 3528706592492 SAP: 659249
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4+ RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 173,64 €
Rim protection Rim protection
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 215/55 R16 among 50 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 42 measurements · 11 tests
beats 66 of 75
89 +5,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 10 tests
beats 72 of 75
88 +7,3 %
Aquaplaning 10 tests
beats 44 of 57
79 ≈ average
wet handling 8 tests
beats 30 of 54
55 +1,0 %
Dry from 18 measurements · 11 tests
beats 65 of 75
87 +3,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 10 tests
beats 68 of 75
85 +3,8 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 32 of 53
50 ≈ average
Economy from 17 measurements · 10 tests
beats 49 of 58
85 +17,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 10 tests
beats 35 of 57
76 +4,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 43 of 47
97 +37,7 %
Noise and comfort from 10 measurements · 10 tests
beats 51 of 57
90 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 10 tests
beats 50 of 57
93 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 30 of 39
86 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 90 % Wet 89 % Dry 87 % Economy 85 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 215/55 R16 3. place of 50 rated
🏆 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 215/55 R16

Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,8 143,29 €
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 151,77 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 154,57 € Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 143,29 € This tyre Bridgestone T005 8.6 100,61 € Falken Ziex ZE320 8.6 102,20 € Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 113,62 € Hankook K135 XL 8.2 100,06 € Nokian Tyres Wetproof 8.0 97,83 € Kumho HS52 8.0 83,85 € Hankook K125 ventus Prime3 8.0 106,85 € Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 91,93 € Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 121,32 € Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 120,38 € Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 183,65 € Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 86,60 € Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 97,69 € Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 119,26 € Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 7.3 76,17 € Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 91,67 € Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 85,95 € Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 92,55 € Bf goodrich Advantage 2 7.0 92,09 € Kleber DYNAXER HP5 6.9 84,65 € Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ 6.8 83,33 € Firestone ROADHAWK 6.7 106,26 € Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 80,96 € Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 80,76 € Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 107,83 € Linglong GREENMAX 5.6 77,56 € Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 5.4 68,25 € Avon ZV7 5.4 75,53 € Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 112,23 € Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 4.9 67,86 € Radar RPX-800 4.4 80,54 €
4,4 Median 7,3 9,1
3. rank in the group of 34 compared
91 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+1,5 above the group median group median 7,3
−0,3 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
  1. 1. 9.1 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 151,77 € +8,48 €
  2. 2. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 154,57 € +11,28 €
  3. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ This tyre 143,29 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Bridgestone T005 100,61 € −42,68 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 102,20 € −41,09 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 113,62 € −29,67 €
  7. 7. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 100,06 € −43,23 €
  8. 8. 8.0 Nokian Tyres Wetproof 97,83 € −45,46 €
  9. 8. 8.0 Kumho HS52 83,85 € −59,44 €
  10. 8. 8.0 Hankook K125 ventus Prime3 106,85 € −36,44 €
  11. 8. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 91,93 € −51,36 €
  12. 8. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 121,32 € −21,97 €
  13. 13. 7.9 Vredestein ULTRAC 120,38 € −22,91 €
  14. 13. 7.9 Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 183,65 € +40,36 €
  15. 15. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 86,60 € −56,69 €
  16. 16. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 97,69 € −45,60 €
  17. 16. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 119,26 € −24,03 €
  18. 16. 7.3 Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 76,17 € −67,12 €
  19. 19. 7.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 91,67 € −51,62 €
  20. 20. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 85,95 € −57,34 €
  21. 20. 7.0 Kleber DYNAXER HP4 92,55 € −50,74 €
  22. 20. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 92,09 € −51,20 €
  23. 23. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 84,65 € −58,64 €
  24. 24. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ 83,33 € −59,96 €
  25. 25. 6.7 Firestone ROADHAWK 106,26 € −37,03 €
  26. 26. 6.5 Debica PRESTO HP 2 80,96 € −62,33 €
  27. 27. 6.2 Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 80,76 € −62,53 €
  28. 28. 5.9 Sava INTENSA HP 2 107,83 € −35,46 €
  29. 29. 5.6 Linglong GREENMAX 77,56 € −65,73 €
  30. 30. 5.4 Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 68,25 € −75,04 €
  31. 30. 5.4 Avon ZV7 75,53 € −67,76 €
  32. 32. 4.9 Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 112,23 € −31,06 €
  33. 32. 4.9 Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 67,86 € −75,43 €
  34. 34. 4.4 Radar RPX-800 80,54 € −62,75 €
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 215/55 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)W
Product code282553
EAN3528702825532
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

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Vredestein ULTRAC
Vredestein
ULTRAC
7.9
from 120 €
This tyre
Michelin PRIMACY 4+
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PRIMACY 4+
8.8
from 143 €
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Nokian Tyres Wetproof
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Wetproof
8.0
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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 215/55 R16.

Current lowest
143,29 €
↘ 11,06 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
139,95 €
25.9.2026
Highest for the period
163,56 €
27.6.2026
163,56 139,95 143,29 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 161,10 € 27.6.2026: 163,56 € 29.6.2026: 161,10 € 2.7.2026: 154,76 € 2.7.2026: 161,10 € 4.7.2026: 163,56 € 6.7.2026: 161,10 € 7.7.2026: 162,67 € 8.7.2026: 155,21 € 8.7.2026: 162,67 € 11.7.2026: 163,56 € 13.7.2026: 162,67 € 18.7.2026: 163,56 € 20.7.2026: 162,67 € 25.7.2026: 163,56 € 27.7.2026: 163,39 € 1.8.2026: 163,56 € 3.8.2026: 163,39 € 8.8.2026: 163,56 € 10.8.2026: 163,39 € 13.8.2026: 161,20 € 14.8.2026: 161,59 € 16.8.2026: 160,06 € 19.8.2026: 160,45 € 22.8.2026: 160,84 € 28.8.2026: 160,45 € 29.8.2026: 161,47 € 1.9.2026: 161,86 € 2.9.2026: 161,54 € 3.9.2026: 161,15 € 4.9.2026: 161,52 € 11.9.2026: 161,13 € 11.9.2026: 148,06 € 17.9.2026: 147,62 € 21.9.2026: 150,58 € 24.9.2026: 147,62 € 25.9.2026: 139,95 € 1.10.2026: 140,07 € 8.10.2026: 142,84 € 9.10.2026: 142,97 € 15.10.2026: 146,33 € 23.10.2026: 143,29 € 30.10.2026: 148,99 € 3.11.2026: 150,43 € 6.11.2026: 148,99 € 6.11.2026: 143,29 € 8.11.2026: 143,29 €

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