The excellent Michelin Primacy 4 has just been updated, and is named the the Michelin Primacy 4+.
Plus updates are usually smaller incremental updates, and in the case of the Primacy 4+, there isn't a huge amount different to the tyre it's replacing, but what is different is very useful for the everyday driver.
Long Lasting Performance
Michelin lead the way with long lasting performance, they want their tyres to work as well as possible at both new state and worn. To improve the worn performance of the Primacy 4, Michelin have added EverGrip technology which cleverly combines two layers of rubber in order to offset the loss of tread depth and continue to better evacuate water when worn.
Michelin also had the Primacy 4+ wear tested with Dekra, an independant test body in Germany. Using 205/55 R16 on a VW Golf, the new Michelin Primacy 4+ outlasted the Bridgestone Turanza T005 by a huge 15,998 km, the Continental PremiumContact 6 by 5,665 km, and finished very close to the reigning wear champ, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, just 2093 km behind.
The new Michelin Primacy 4+ will initially be available in 82 sizes from 16 to 19 inches by March 2022, and will reach 121 sizes up to 21 inches by then end of 2022.
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I bought a 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 last year and it came with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. It's soon time to get new tires and while the PS4 are otherwise good I find them to be a bit harsh and noisy so I'd want something more comfortable and from the research I've done the Primacy 4+ seems to meet my requirements. I don't mind losing some sportiness in exchange for greater comfort. Would these be the best choice or would you recommend something else in size 225/40 R18?
Great option, as is the Goodyear EGP2
Would anyone know if the Primacy 4 Plus is also called Primacy 4 ST?
Both are available in my location. I’m assuming the Plus is also know as ST as it has a higher speed rating even when comparing the same sized tyre. Thanks.
The ST version is only available in certain markets and is not the same as the Primacy 4+. I'm not entirely sure what the differences are but I believe the Primacy 4+ is the "better" tyre.
Please can you advise on the difference between the Primacy 4+ and the Primacy SUV+ and the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance and the SUV version. I have a 2019 Subaru Outback and am coming up to replacing the OE Bridgestone Dueler HP Sport tyres. Are there significant construction or performance differences between the SUV and non-SUV tyres? I do occasionally drive on gravel roads and tracks, but c. 98% of our driving is sealed roads. Wet grip is a reduced priority for me, being in Western Australia. Dry grip/braking, low noise on coarse chip surfaces, robustness and tyre life are what's important to me.
PS - I had Michelin PS4 tyres on my Jaguar and they're great, but I don't need a performance tyre on the Outback, and wear isn't their strong point. The EfficientGrip 2 is not available yet in Australia.
I don't know in your market. In the EU the Primacy 4 and Primacy 4 SUV is the same tyre, just a different name if it's an SUV size.
Thank you, that's very useful. Here we seem to be able to get the Primacy 4+ and Primacy SUV+ in the size I need (225/60R18) so I'll just check the load rating which needs to be 100 min.
Advise on suitable tyres, I have the electric Hyundai ionic5 red 73 kw, at new it was fitted with Michelin primacy4 goe 235/55/19. They have been removed by Hyundai and replaced with Michelin pilot sport4 suv, I find the rolling resistance increased and noise levels much higher, my query is, is this tyre a good option or can you recommend a better option for me
Primacy 4+ will most certainly more silent than PS4 SUV. However I'm still surprised these PS4 SUV are that noisy on your car. Is it actually that poorly insulated?
Agreed, I'm surprised the PS4 SUV is noisy. See if you can find a tyre with acousting foam matting inside.