The Primacy HP is Michelin's Grand Touring Summer tire developed to provide longer tread life and lasting performance throughout the tire's life, as well as better braking, steering control and handling on wet roads. The Primacy HP tires meet Michelin's Green X standard* for eco-focused manufacturing and low rolling resistance, and confirms the tire's contribution to reducing vehicle fuel consumption, emission of CO2 gases and improving sustainability through conservation of natural resources. While Primacy HP tires are designed to offer reliable traction in dry and wet conditions, they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
Primacy HP tires benefit from Michelin design innovations known as A.S.M. (Architecture, Sculpture and Materials) reflecting Michelin's ability to focus simultaneously on three fundamental factors that determine a tire's capabilities. Using their A.S.M. design method, Michelin can develop tires that combine an architecture that deforms more easily to optimize contact with the road, a tread design sculpture that remains rigid so more of the footprint contributes to performance, and unique tread compound materials precisely blended by Michelin's mixing technology.
Primacy HP tires use a new generation Michelin tread compound molded into an asymmetric tread design that features large, linked shoulder blocks, notched intermediate ribs and a solid center rib to combine responsive handling and high-speed stability with traction and even treadwear. The Primacy HP tire's structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by size-optimized BAZ Technology (spiral-wrapped Polyamide Banded At Zero degrees to tire rotation) to enhance ride quality while providing high-speed durability.
*Specific sizes featuring Green X Technology are identified as such on the Sizes tab, as well as on the tire's Specs tab.
El neumático Primacy HP de Michelin pertenece a la categoría Gran Turismo Para Verano y fue desarrollado para ofrecer un mejor desempeño y un ciclo de vida más largo a la banda de rodamiento, al mismo tiempo de mejorar el frenado, maniobrabilidad y control en carreteras mojadas. El Primacy HP ofrece tracción confiable en condiciones secas o mojadas a conductores de sedánes deportivos de lujo. La mayoría de los neumáticos Primacy HP cumplen con los requisitos estándares Green X de Michellin, en cuanto a un proceso de fabricación que se enfoca, en impactar menos el medio ambiente y proporcionar menos resistencia al rodar. Además, confirma la contribución de los neumáticos a reducir el consumo de combustible del vehículo, las emisiones de gases CO2 y a mejorar la sostenibilidad, al conservar los recursos naturales. Como todo neumático de Verano no fue diseñado para ser utilizado en temperaturas cercanas al nivel de congelación o superficies con hielo o nieve.
Los Primacy HP se benefician del diseño innovador A.S.M. (arquitectura, escultura y materiales) de Michelin y refleja la habilidad de la compañía de enfocarse en tres factores fundamentales, que determinan la capacidad del neumático, simultáneamente. Al utilizar A.S.M., Michelin puede: desarrollar neumáticos que combinan una arquitectura que se conforma o ajusta con más facilidad a la carretera y así optimiza el contacto con la misma, crear una escultura en el diseño de la superficie de la banda de rodamiento que permanece más rígida, lo que contribuye a un mayor rendimiento, y combinar con precisión un compuesto único de materiales con la tecnología de mezcla de Michelin.
El Primacy HP utiliza una generación nueva de compuesto de caucho moldeada en una banda de rodamiento con diseño asimétrico, que cuenta con grandes bloques entrelazados en los hombros. Segmentos intermedios cóncavos y un segmento central sólido se combinan para ofrecer maniobrabilidad responsiva y estabilidad a velocidades elevadas, además de tracción y un desgaste parejo.
La estructura interna del Primacy HP cuenta con correas de acero gemelas reforzadas con la tecnología BAZ (Bandas de poliamida envuelto en espiral ubicadas a cero grados en relación con la rotación del neumático) para aumentar la calidad del andar y proveer mayor durabilidad al neumático debido a su uso a velocidades elevadas.
*Tamaños
específicos que utilizan la tecnología Green X, aparecen identificados
como tal, en las páginas de Tamaños y Especificaciones.
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Treadwear:6 Years / 45,000 Miles (H- & V-Speed Rated) 6 Years / 35,000 Miles (W-, Y-, & Z-Speed Rated) Half mileage for rear if different size than front
Manufacturer Special Warranty:60-day satisfaction (1), 3-yr roadside assistance
Additional Information:(1) Up to 6 per customer, exchange for any brand.
Notes
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New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
Ratings data demonstrates the Michelin Primacy HP excels in comfort, with many customers praising its smooth ride and low noise levels (scores 8-10 common). Dry traction receives outstanding marks, consistently rated 9-10 for confident handling and grip. Wet performance is strong, with high scores in hydroplaning resistance and wet braking, though a few ratings note reduced grip in heavy rain. Treadwear earns positive feedback for durability, with most scores 7-9 indicating reliable longevity. While comfort and treadwear show occasional lower scores (1-5), the majority of feedback highlights this tire as a refined choice for summer-focused grand touring, balancing performance and everyday usability.
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70 reviews mention "Wet Traction"
40 positive
30 negative
Customers praise wet traction with many 9s/10s for confident grip and reliable braking. Most ratings are strong (7-10), though some note variability in hydroplaning resistance, fitting its summer tire design focused on wet/dry performance.
June 05, 2014
3.9 out of 5
...I have to say that I was incredibly impressed how well this tire was in the rain! This tire performed better ( absolutely ZERO hydroplaning) than the Bridgestone tires I have on my other car that were specifically made for rainy conditions and this is a much lighter weight car too...
I've only had my car for a month or so, but I recently took it on a long trip of 900+ miles and it was pouring rain the entire time. I have to say that I was incredibly impressed how well this tire was in the rain! This tire performed better (absolutely ZERO hydroplaning)than the Bridgestone tires I have on my other car that were specifically made for rainy conditions and this is a much lighter weight car too. I will write another review when I have more mileage on them, but so far, I'm extremely impressed. Yes, the tire is low-profile (so not much cushion there) but it handles like a dream! Yes, the tire is noisy (common with this type of performance tire) but not overly so. Yes, there is a little bit of slippage on dry pavement.... but that is exactly what makes this car/ tire combo so much fun. Perfect for the "drift" ;-)
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: null, null Driving Style: Spirited
...Mid range rain, many water puddle on track. No hydroplaning at all. Wet traction is not ideal as RE-71R, but 71R can't protect you from hydroplaning...
OEM tire on BRZ. I race BRZ in 86 cup. Never liked the OEM tire, but last time when it was raining. I had no choice to use this tire. (The other set is NT01 R compond that already down to slick.) Mid range rain, many water puddle on track. No hydroplaning at all. Wet traction is not ideal as RE-71R, but 71R can't protect you from hydroplaning. I tracked this tire on dry before and believe this thing is worse than crap. But it supprised me last weekend. For BRZ owner that track your car on tread wear lower than 200, I would suggest don't throw away the OEM tire.
Most customers rate dry traction highly, with scores primarily 7-10 and many 9s/10s. Positive feedback highlights responsive handling and reliable grip, excelling in dry conditions as expected from a grand touring summer tire.
April 09, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5
...The tire has just the right amount of grip in the dry so it is not difficult to slide. At the limit, the tire communicates well with the driver both audibly and through the steering wheel...
A lot of people are complaining about the Primacy HP because they lack ultimate grip in the dry and do poorly in the wet. I think this is a fantastic tire for DD and a tire that can teach you how to drive well. The tire has just the right amount of grip in the dry so it is not difficult to slide. At the limit, the tire communicates well with the driver both audibly and through the steering wheel. The tread life is insane, I ran two intense track days, the tread was only down for 0.15mm, meaning you can get 30 track days out of them until they get to 4/32 of tread depth.
Pros: Good Turn-in Predictable and communicate well with the driver Wore like an iron Nice Companion with tail-happy BRZ
Cons: Lackluster wet performance Lack of ultimate grip in the dry a touch noisy on the street
Vehicle: 2022 Subaru BRZ Premium Miles Driven on Tires: 2,464 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: SEATTLE, WA Driving Style: Spirited
...They allowed me to dive into sharp as can be turns with great speed, and then exit the turn and get back on the gas immediately. They were again very consistent, I knew when they were going to start losing grip. It really did take some very aggressive driving to get them to their limits though...
These tires came on my Subaru BRZ and I was very happy that they did. Knowing that Michelin uses a lot of tire technology that they've developed in world-class sports car racing made me excited to have such a tire on my new car. I'd driven around town and on the highway and had been very impressed with the responsiveness of the tire. They give you a great deal of confidence in that they hold to the road very well and won't lose grip until you push them to their limits. Once you back off the grip is right there were it was, they are very consistent in this manner. However it wasn't until last weekend that I truly understood how good a tire these are. I drove to The Tail of the Dragon on the North Carolina/Tennessee border (if you've never heard of it google it) for some driving adventure. This is where the Primacy tires really showed their potential and how hard they can be driven! They allowed me to dive into sharp as can be turns with great speed, and then exit the turn and get back on the gas immediately. They were again very consistent, I knew when they were going to start losing grip. It really did take some very aggressive driving to get them to their limits though. Another guy in front of me had a BRZ with a turbo and rally-cross super sticky tires. I don't think it was all because of my driving skills that allowed me to keep pace with him, I shouldn't have been able to, he had a huge advantage on me. But again, I was able to get back on the power immediately upon exit. I'm tempted now to try their Pilot Super Sport tire, but I think I'll get many more miles of enjoyment out of the Primacy. Seeing as how these are a summer tire I'll probably switch over to the Pilot Sport AS/3 once the temperatures drop, but until then I'll be tearing up the roads on these Primacy tires! Well done Michelin, well done!
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: GREENVILLE, SC Driving Style: Spirited
...Coming into a turn (dry) the response from the car, tires is good.
Great tire, yes, you can make it cut loose if you don't know how to drive RWD car. I can make mine lose their grip predictably, as well as maintain grip. (it's called driving:-) Yes, the wet driving is not as great as the dry and you need to be cautious, so don't think you're driving a 4 x 4 breadbox, cause it's not or an AWD rally car. Check your skills and don't push it in the wet. I have 5k on them and just rotated them. the shoulder worn a bit more in the front and so you will lose a little grip in the rear, just adjust your driving. Learn to corner, feel tire and road. That's another thing - the feedback from these tire is good. so if you're complaining about feeling the road, you're tool and should be driving family sedan or SUV breadbox, you'll get your "drive on a cloud" feeling. Braking - I'm very gentle on brakes and haven't slammed on the brakes yet, but the feel is good under "normal" braking. Coming into a turn (dry) the response from the car, tires is ---- good. These tires are for experienced RWD car owners. The BRZ and FRS are pure sport cars, that require driving skills, nuff said!
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru BRZ Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: WAUKESHA, WI Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate comfort highly with scores of 9-10, praising smooth ride and low noise. Many 7-8 scores still indicate strong performance, with only a minority reporting lower satisfaction.
December 10, 2013
5 out of 5
...The ride, handling, lack of road noise, and comfort are above my expectations...
I selected this tire because of previous experience on another car. I found that the tire has proved itself in all areas to be even better than I expected on this car with sport suspension. The ride, handling, lack of road noise, and comfort are above my expectations. Tread life at this point is great. I would recommend this tire, and will use it again.
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Magnum RT Rear Wheel Drive Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: CORINTH, MS Driving Style: Average
...Pretty comfortable, and wear fairly well so far...
OEM equipment on my Subaru BRZ. As others have already said, they are not the best in the wet, and also tend to break traction even on dry surfaces fairly quickly. Pretty comfortable, and wear fairly well so far. I would like to get something next time a little stickier and better in the rain. I have Blizzaks for the winter so that is not an issue. I have Dunlop SportMax RT tires on my WRX and like those a bit better for a summer tire. I would like to go a little wider on the BRZ or maybe look at a staggered width setup as well.
Vehicle: 2014 Subaru BRZ Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000 Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City Location: null, null Driving Style: Spirited
Most customers rate treadwear highly with scores of 9-10, highlighting impressive durability and longevity. While some variability exists, the Primacy HP consistently delivers reliable performance in its Grand Touring Summer category.
April 09, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5
...The tread life is insane, I ran two intense track days, the tread was only down for 0.15mm, meaning you can get 30 track days out of them until they get to 4/32 of tread depth.
A lot of people are complaining about the Primacy HP because they lack ultimate grip in the dry and do poorly in the wet. I think this is a fantastic tire for DD and a tire that can teach you how to drive well. The tire has just the right amount of grip in the dry so it is not difficult to slide. At the limit, the tire communicates well with the driver both audibly and through the steering wheel. The tread life is insane, I ran two intense track days, the tread was only down for 0.15mm, meaning you can get 30 track days out of them until they get to 4/32 of tread depth.
Pros: Good Turn-in Predictable and communicate well with the driver Wore like an iron Nice Companion with tail-happy BRZ
Cons: Lackluster wet performance Lack of ultimate grip in the dry a touch noisy on the street
Vehicle: 2022 Subaru BRZ Premium Miles Driven on Tires: 2,464 Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross Location: SEATTLE, WA Driving Style: Spirited
Michelin worked closely with Subaru to develop the Primacy HP as the BRZ's O.E. tire. It's a Grand Touring Summer tire that's very "real world" and well matched to the BRZ's capabilities. Steering control, braking and handling are built in, so let's see what Motor Trend Head 2 Head's Randy Pobst can do with these on the car at the Streets of Willow.
The Downshift Episode 65: The One About Tires(14:11)
Motor Trend's The Downshift, a team from Tire Rack, and a team from Motor Trend headed out to Willow Springs for some tire testing. Are performance tires better than factory tires? How much can they really make a difference? These questions and more are answered when Randy Pobst hits the track in a BMW 328i, Mustang V-6, and Subaru BRZ.
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