Michelin Primacy HP
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The Michelin Primacy HP is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 85 tyre reviews averaging over 2,026,075 miles driven.
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
75%
Road Feedback
75%
Progressiveness
72%
Wear
75%
Comfort
76%
Buy again
67%
Tyre Test Results:
- 3rd: 2009 AMS Summer and Winter Tyre Test - Summer (205/55 r16)
- 5th: 2010 Autocar Tyre Test - FWD (205/55 r16)
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Michelin Primacy HP Reviews
Given 89% (breakdown) while driving a Vauxhall vectra 1.9cdti sxi (215-55-16-)
Driving on mostly country roads for 17 average miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 17 average miles
A good all round dependable tyre. Good in nearly all situations wether carrying a load and passengers,or on my own. Braking, cornering and wet performance more than adequate for nearly all needs. If you want a sports tyre with ulta grip and short life span, look elsewhere.
My car is very long and I do drive quite fast when situations allow and the tyres are well suited to the car.I do not think I could have chosen a better general all round tyre. I live in a very rural area and the roads could be better.
!7,000 miles so far and about 35%-40% of life left on them on the front and the car has a heavy engine, being a diesel.
Will definately buy again,wear and all round performance very good.
My car is very long and I do drive quite fast when situations allow and the tyres are well suited to the car.I do not think I could have chosen a better general all round tyre. I live in a very rural area and the roads could be better.
!7,000 miles so far and about 35%-40% of life left on them on the front and the car has a heavy engine, being a diesel.
Will definately buy again,wear and all round performance very good.
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Given 69% (breakdown) while driving a Peugeot 3008 exclusive (225-50-17-V)
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
Driving on mostly country roads for 0 spirited miles
My Car
peugeot 3008 with these has great roadholding and confident swift driving but as car has NO driver appeal and tyres are worn after 3100 klm I'm going to replace car instead of tyres , and loningly waiting for Mazda CX5 to launch as my last two mazda 6's were brilliant.
peugeot 3008 with these has great roadholding and confident swift driving but as car has NO driver appeal and tyres are worn after 3100 klm I'm going to replace car instead of tyres , and loningly waiting for Mazda CX5 to launch as my last two mazda 6's were brilliant.
Given 86% (breakdown) while driving a Audi A3 (205-55-16-W)
Driving on mostly motorways for 100,000 average miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 100,000 average miles
Driven mostly motorway miles in all weathers.
True emergency stopping power which was seen on at least one occasion saved me from accident.
Never had a puncture in 3 sets of tyres, each set lasting approx 35k (fronts) and 45k (rears) miles. FWD car and calm driver!
Highly recommend for longevity and safety performance.
True emergency stopping power which was seen on at least one occasion saved me from accident.
Never had a puncture in 3 sets of tyres, each set lasting approx 35k (fronts) and 45k (rears) miles. FWD car and calm driver!
Highly recommend for longevity and safety performance.
Given 83% (breakdown) while driving a Honda Civic (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
No Comments Left
Given 87% (breakdown) while driving a Ford Galaxy (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 27,300 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 27,300 average miles
These came fitted on the Galaxy bought from new in 2008. Just had the first MOT test at 27300 miles and it passed with flying colours even on these original tyres. I did swap the front and rear around at about 18000 miles. I have an MoT test advisory for all 4 to be replaced and I am almost certainly going to go for these again. I have only done a little bit of driving in the snow so cannot really comment on this aspect of performance, but wet/dry/cold have been no concern for me.
Given 93% (breakdown) while driving a Subaru Legacy (225-45-17-W)
Driving on a combination of roads for 32,000 spirited miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 32,000 spirited miles
No Comments Left
Given 89% (breakdown) while driving a BMW 530d (235-55-16-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
Driving on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
Michelin Primacy HP fitted to 2002 E39 530D. Tyres, although at top of price range, suit car admirably with excellent combination of grip, ride comfort and low noise with very good wear in true Michelin tradition! I have been a fan of Michelin for many years - their excellent wear properties compensate for initial high price outlay - providing you intend to keep the car! Highly recommended.
Given 39% (breakdown) while driving a Honda Accord (225-45-18-)
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 easy going miles
Driving on mostly motorways for 0 easy going miles
I purchased my Honda Accord Euro to enjoy the driving experience, the car has only done 20,000 kilometers, half of which was Highway use. The Michelin Primacy HP tyres on the Honda have been noisy (screaming) for the last 10,000 kilometers. Honda said I will need to purchase new tyres or get over it...
Given 49% (breakdown) while driving a Citroën C5 (225-55-17-W)
Driving on mostly town for 36,000 average miles
Driving on mostly town for 36,000 average miles
These were OEM on the C5. Fronts were worn out in 14,000 miles and rears in 36,000 miles. Have absolutely no grip on snow! Replaced them with the much cheaper and hugely better Kumho equivalent (Ecsta SPT KU31). The Kumhos are quieter, softer, grippier and longer lasting. Michelin tyres are overpriced and overrated. I would never ever buy Michelin again.
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