Primacy HP

Michelin Primacy HP: what the numbers tell you

Manufacturer treadwear data for the Primacy HP is not publicly listed. This is common for OEM-only or track-day tires that don't carry a US treadwear warranty. No mileage warranty is published for this tire, which is typical for performance summer and track-day rubber where the manufacturer doesn't make wear-life claims.

Cabin noise data for this tire is not published by the manufacturer. As a all-season tire built for the truck-suv segment, the Primacy HP is positioned against direct rivals within the same category. Comparing it to a tire in a different category (e.g. summer vs all-season) makes the spec sheet misleading because the design targets are not the same.

Michelin Primacy HP Michelin designed the Primacy HP summer touring tire to provide your luxury coupe, sedan or crossover with impressive performance and improved wet traction. Reduced noise, great wet and dry grip and more can be yours when you choose the Primacy HP. Its features include: The Primacy HP delivers on Michelin’s promise of safe yet thrilling performance that never compromises on luxury comfort, so it’s perfect for your luxury ride. That’s why it’s the OE pick for the Lexus GS 430, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and other luxury touring vehicles. The unique rubber compound gives drivers 5% shorter stopping distances and improved sporty handling on wet surfaces. Some sizes come with Zero Pressure Technology, which uses reinforced sidewalls to enable your vehicle to drive up to 50 miles at 50mph with no air pressure. With a computer optimized tread and Michelin’s Comfort Control Technology, this tire can reduce vibrations and road noise for peak comfort. Meeting Michelin’s Green X Standard, this tire’s eco-focused, low rolling resistance design reduces fuel consumption, CO2 gasses and improves sustainability. With an asymmetric tread design featuring large linked shoulder blocks, notched ribs and a solid center rib, it yields responsive handling, traction and high-speed stability. Thanks to its twin steel belt construction reinforced by size-optimized BAZ technology, this tire boosts ride quality and high-speed durability. All Michelin tires include a

For an apples-to-apples comparison against direct rivals, see the comparison pages linked from this tire's brand index.