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Michelin Premium

PRIMACY 4

8.9 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 23 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
147,04 €
in 225/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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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 (1)

Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 3528708666573 SAP: 866657
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4, MO
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 147,04 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes
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Rating and verdict

How the Michelin PRIMACY 4 evaluated

8.9 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,9 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 70 measurements · 24 tests
beats 58 of 95
62 +2,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 22 tests
beats 76 of 95
90 +8,2 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 33 of 76
45 −1,4 %
wet handling 20 tests
beats 35 of 79
58 +1,0 %
Dry from 39 measurements · 23 tests
beats 53 of 95
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 21 tests
beats 61 of 95
82 +3,9 %
dry handling 18 tests
beats 33 of 80
59 ≈ average
Economy from 22 measurements · 18 tests
beats 77 of 80
97 +17,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 17 tests
beats 72 of 78
96 +12,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 56 of 62
93 +28,2 %
Noise and comfort from 17 measurements · 19 tests
beats 70 of 77
92 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 17 tests
beats 48 of 76
65 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 54 of 69
78 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Economy 97 % Noise and comfort 92 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Test winner 7× 1st place in 7 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 13× 1st–3rd place in 13 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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker

Where Michelin PRIMACY 4 stands in size 225/45 R18

Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

3. rank in the group of 20 compared
80 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 8,0
−0,7 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) better and cheaper 133,00 € −14,04 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 150,60 € +3,56 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 143,29 € −3,75 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 This tyre 147,04 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 133,00 € −14,04 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 110,59 € −36,45 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 132,44 € −14,60 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 124,85 € −22,19 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 112,92 € −34,12 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 135,62 € −11,42 €
  11. 10. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 111,09 € −35,95 €
  12. 10. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 141,52 € −5,52 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 112,32 € −34,72 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 107,71 € −39,33 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 105,91 € −41,13 €
  16. 16. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 144,30 € −2,74 €
  17. 17. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 113,82 € −33,22 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 94,28 € −52,76 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 92,44 € −54,60 €
  20. 20. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 72,34 € −74,70 €
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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code866657
EAN3528708666573
EU energy label Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA (68 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PRIMACY 4
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 1×
Top 3 2×
Average placement 1,5
2021
2. place
AutoBild Summer Tire Test 215/60 R17 2021
11 tyres
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1. place
ProMobil Summer Tire Test 235/55 R17 2021
8 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
147,04 €
↘ 15,09 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
139,45 €
9.9.2026
Highest for the period
173,57 €
22.6.2026
173,57 139,45 147,04 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 173,18 € 22.6.2026: 173,57 € 23.6.2026: 173,18 € 23.6.2026: 173,57 € 24.6.2026: 173,18 € 24.6.2026: 173,57 € 25.6.2026: 163,71 € 25.6.2026: 160,09 € 25.6.2026: 142,31 € 14.7.2026: 150,56 € 15.7.2026: 150,16 € 15.7.2026: 157,46 € 15.7.2026: 157,00 € 15.7.2026: 150,16 € 16.7.2026: 150,58 € 17.7.2026: 150,63 € 18.7.2026: 150,12 € 21.7.2026: 150,31 € 22.7.2026: 150,60 € 23.7.2026: 150,52 € 24.7.2026: 150,50 € 25.7.2026: 150,64 € 27.7.2026: 157,55 € 27.7.2026: 150,64 € 27.7.2026: 152,70 € 28.7.2026: 153,09 € 29.7.2026: 152,75 € 30.7.2026: 152,68 € 31.7.2026: 153,23 € 1.8.2026: 153,12 € 3.8.2026: 142,31 € 5.8.2026: 154,20 € 5.8.2026: 153,16 € 6.8.2026: 142,31 € 17.8.2026: 155,83 € 17.8.2026: 153,22 € 18.8.2026: 153,29 € 19.8.2026: 152,93 € 20.8.2026: 152,67 € 21.8.2026: 153,00 € 22.8.2026: 153,15 € 25.8.2026: 153,14 € 25.8.2026: 145,39 € 27.8.2026: 144,16 € 9.9.2026: 139,45 € 21.9.2026: 142,23 € 24.9.2026: 139,45 € 24.9.2026: 153,13 € 25.9.2026: 152,12 € 26.9.2026: 152,59 € 29.9.2026: 152,53 € 29.9.2026: 139,45 € 29.9.2026: 152,53 € 29.9.2026: 139,45 € 8.10.2026: 142,23 € 15.10.2026: 156,23 € 16.10.2026: 156,27 € 17.10.2026: 156,37 € 20.10.2026: 156,25 € 21.10.2026: 156,20 € 22.10.2026: 142,23 € 27.10.2026: 143,63 € 27.10.2026: 147,04 € 29.10.2026: 154,97 € 29.10.2026: 147,04 € 3.11.2026: 148,48 € 5.11.2026: 155,35 € 5.11.2026: 148,48 € 6.11.2026: 147,04 € 8.11.2026: 147,04 €

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