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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 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in this size
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
166,61 €
in 235/45 R18
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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 (3)

Your size 235/45 R18 98W XL EAN: 3528700908114 SAP: 90811
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4, VOL
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 166,61 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Volvo
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Your size 235/45 R18 98W XL EAN: 3528701787428 SAP: 178742
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 279,84 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 235/45 R18 98W XL EAN: 3528704095223 SAP: 409522
MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 MFS
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 358,63 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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 235/45 R18 among 69 available
tested in this size
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 70 measurements · 24 tests
beats 58 of 93
63 +3,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 22 tests
beats 75 of 93
90 +8,2 %
Aquaplaning 19 tests
beats 34 of 76
45 −1,4 %
wet handling 20 tests
beats 34 of 77
58 +1,0 %
Dry from 39 measurements · 23 tests
beats 56 of 93
61 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 21 tests
beats 62 of 93
82 +3,9 %
dry handling 18 tests
beats 37 of 76
59 ≈ average
Economy from 22 measurements · 18 tests
beats 77 of 80
97 +17,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 17 tests
beats 75 of 80
96 +12,7 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 55 of 61
93 +28,2 %
Noise and comfort from 17 measurements · 19 tests
beats 69 of 76
91 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 17 tests
beats 46 of 76
65 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 46 of 65
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 91 %
🏆 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 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 8,9 166,61 €
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 144,92 € better and cheaper Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 167,02 € Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 166,61 € This tyre Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 163,76 € Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 172,77 € 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
3. rank in the group of 24 compared
83 % 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 (24)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) better and cheaper 144,92 € −21,69 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 167,02 € +0,41 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 This tyre 166,61 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 163,76 € −2,85 €
  5. 5. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 172,77 € +6,16 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Bridgestone T005 149,87 € −16,74 €
  7. 6. 8.6 Falken Ziex ZE320 121,37 € −45,24 €
  8. 8. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 153,78 € −12,83 €
  9. 9. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 155,37 € −11,24 €
  10. 10. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 107,75 € −58,86 €
  11. 10. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 132,87 € −33,74 €
  12. 12. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 138,03 € −28,58 €
  13. 12. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 97,99 € −68,62 €
  14. 12. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 113,18 € −53,43 €
  15. 12. 8.0 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 130,97 € −35,64 €
  16. 12. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 137,30 € −29,31 €
  17. 17. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 118,73 € −47,88 €
  18. 18. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 116,38 € −50,23 €
  19. 19. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 113,16 € −53,45 €
  20. 20. 7.0 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 102,02 € −64,59 €
  21. 20. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 112,07 € −54,54 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 178,97 € +12,36 €
  23. 22. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 106,12 € −60,49 €
  24. 24. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 71,95 € −94,66 €
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)W
Product code90811
EAN3528700908114
EU energy label Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseB (70 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 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
166,61 €
↗ 3,40 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
157,99 €
9.9.2026
Highest for the period
166,61 €
8.11.2026
166,61 157,99 166,61 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 161,13 € 10.7.2026: 163,84 € 13.7.2026: 161,13 € 16.7.2026: 163,84 € 20.7.2026: 161,13 € 21.7.2026: 163,84 € 22.7.2026: 161,13 € 24.7.2026: 163,84 € 28.7.2026: 161,13 € 31.7.2026: 163,84 € 4.8.2026: 161,13 € 4.8.2026: 163,84 € 6.8.2026: 161,13 € 13.8.2026: 163,84 € 17.8.2026: 161,13 € 21.8.2026: 163,84 € 27.8.2026: 163,34 € 9.9.2026: 157,99 € 10.9.2026: 163,84 € 10.9.2026: 157,99 € 10.9.2026: 163,84 € 12.9.2026: 157,99 € 21.9.2026: 161,15 € 24.9.2026: 157,99 € 8.10.2026: 161,15 € 20.10.2026: 163,84 € 20.10.2026: 161,15 € 20.10.2026: 163,84 € 8.11.2026: 166,61 €

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