Michelin Primacy 3 Reviews - Page 5

Given 66% while driving a (245/45 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 19,000 average miles
I would not recommend this tyre for two reasons:

* it wears very fast (at least in my experience),
* it is very expensive.

Some context is needed here. I drive a Tesla Model S 90D (which, with me on board, weighs in at around 2200 kg), I am no go-fast driver but do not hesitate to overtake when whatever is ahead of me is slower than me and I have the opportunity (and with a Tesla this means very often for the latter).

This is my second set of these tyres. The first one lasted me not even 17k miles, and this second one has now clocked 19k miles and is basically spent. But I'd never buy them again due to this very reason.

And that's a pity, because they have a lot of qualities: top notch grip on the dry, ample enough grip on the wet, excellent feedback (steering, limits, road conditions), excellent acoustic comfort (which, since I drive an EV, I notice more than most people).

But, to me, their poor durability, along with the price, is a deal breaker.

I'll never buy another set of these again for this very reason.
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on October 22, 2018
Given 77% while driving a Ford Focus MK2 1.8 TDCI (205/55 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 20,000 average miles
Good set of tyres in general, pricey but you get what you pay for.

Got 20K out of the fronts and 30K out of the rears.

Besides the price only negative is handling when there's a bit of slush or snow. Lateral grip isn't as good as expected, when on a slight hill with the handbrake on the car started sliding with the camber of the road, using the brake pedal stopped the crabbing.

Was going to try cross climates next but opted for bridgestone weather control due to the lower cost.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on October 8, 2018
Given 83% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/55 R18 H) on mostly motorways for 38,000 easy going miles
Very balanced tyre, very good in dry while keeping a strong feeling of security on wet.
It keeps a good behavior also when temperature goes down until 7-8 °C, while of course going far below that a winter tyre would perform better.
Road feeling is a bit filtrated and you don't always feel what your tyres are doing (maybe here it's the steering architecture of the car to contribute giving that feeling).
Wear is very good with normal and regular usage, far ahead of other competitor tyres I used to mount on my car.

Would strongly recomment for an overall balanced used of a car with the maximum value for a safe drive.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on October 2, 2018
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Given 76% while driving a Volvo S90 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 6,000 spirited miles
Had these tyres for 6k miles. Very competent tyres in dry and wet conditions. I would find them better than the flagship Hankook sports tyres I had on the E class.

However, I don't know if it is the car or the tyres. Comfort and ride is not great and the tyres feel very differently depending on the PSI.

Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on September 20, 2018
BMW (245/45 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Have had these BMW fitment Michelins for 5k miles, and replacedg Conti SC 3s (a rubbish premium tyre).. The Michelins are not bad, but I would not say excellent, however they have noticeably improved mpg by about 2 - 3 mpg! If the wear mileage turns out to be very good would rate them better.
Grip well in the wet, a bit 'washy' in the dry - probably try PS4's next hoping they're better in the dry.

For summer tyres have previously had GY Asy 2 and P7s, the GY probably being the best ride/handling comfort and quite wise although wear was not the best ( the trade off for the grip) however after having a very bad experience with their Gen 1 winters and useless GY customer support I'm boycotting their (and group Dunlop) products. If their customer support had been reasonable would probably have stayed with the GYs,

Note I don't put cheap tyres on a car like this and am very puzzled by those that do then find they're not as good. They'd be better with a lesser car and better tyres!

On winters have had Conti TS810, 830, GY UG2 (BMW fitment) GY Gen1 and Nokian A3s, the Nokians being the favourite. the GY UG2's were a good winter tyre but the Nokian's better in Snow. The GY Gen1's were appalling, 2 garrages saying the made the statbility (lack of) dangerous on the car.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on September 9, 2018
Given 70% while driving a Vauxhall Insignia CDTI 160 (225/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 11,500 easy going miles
I've had mitchelin primacy 3sx2 on front of 2l diesel insignia mainly ARoads and 50mph on motorways -(long distances it's 70mph) - steady slow driving-These tyres will need replacement soon after about 11,500 miles.Maybe last another month at most.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on September 2, 2018
Given 76% while driving a Ford Ford Focus MK2 1.8 TDCi (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Seems to be a generally a decent tyre, done 20,000 Miles and has 3mm on the front and about 4 on the back.

Grip in the wet and dry seem to be good, they don't seem to lose grip all at once more of a gradual thing.

Performance in the snow hasn't been the best, really struggled with them. My hankook ones where better.

Next time thinking of coss climate or primacy 4.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on August 8, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Audi A4 Allroad (245/45 R18 W) on mostly motorways for 36,000 spirited miles
Used on an Audi a4 allroad tdi2.0 2017 model.
Being a four wheel drive the grip is unbelievable especially around corners wet and dry. So some masking due to the 4 wheel drive. Noise isn't an issue and are quiet but again the Car may mask this better then most. In 16 months of use the front are now down to the wear marker and the back are ever-so slightly better. So their due for renewal on 36k miles of 25% urban Liverpool roads, 60% M62 Motorway and 15% Urban back streets of Manchester roads which are akin to off road!!

No punctures which is a miracle given the Manchester back streets.

I'd buy them again but wish to see how the Michelle Cross Climate perform as I do a bit of camping off road also on gravel and mud tracks.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on July 26, 2018
Given 49% while driving a Ford fusion (235/45 R18) on mostly town for 13,048 easy going miles
I have a ford Fusion 2013 and I did change my original tires at 33000 km becuase defects in manufacture. I put on my car Michelin Primacy3. The tires only lasted 21000 km and then they were complety worn out. I did requested to micheclin to evaluate the early worn out on my tires and they said that's normal. Is unbelievable that every three oil changes you have to change your tires.
I'm not recommend this tires, I'm quite disappointed with the brand and the support.
Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on June 10, 2018
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Gt sport Tdi (225/45 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 0 average miles
Have had these on my Diesal Golf Mk5 170 ps and they are amazing hardly any road feedback. Control is superb in the dry and wet have had the front tyres renewed with these and the back for the last 8-9 years now.
Have tried the Bridgestone Potenza and the Pilot sport but the wear on the primacy is amazing!
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on June 4, 2018
Given 80% while driving a Lexus CT200h (205/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
When buying my Lexus CT 200h the front was already fitted with Michelin Primacy 3 tyres and the rear with Yokohama (can't remember which model). When the rears needed replacement, I opted for the Michelin's again, both because I like to have 4 identical tyres all around, but also because I had a very good experience with the Michelin Energy Saver on my previous car. I'm not disappointed so far, very good handling and grip in the dry, combined with a good feedback while being slightly on the comfortable side for 17 inch tyres with 45 height. Only thing I need to check is how life is going to be in the long run.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on May 13, 2018
Given 88% while driving a Mercedes Benz C180 (225/50 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
replaced them after the OEM horrible run flats were half worn.
good grip for comfort tires in both wet and dry conditions, drove into a storm on the first day, resisted hydroplaning well considering these are not performance tires.

ride comfort is excellent, maybe i was coming from run-flats.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on April 19, 2018