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  • Michelin Primacy MXV4
  • Michelin Primacy MXV4
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Primacy MXV4 tires are Michelin's Grand Touring All-Season tires developed to meet the needs of coupes and sedans, as well as family minivans and crossover utility vehicles. Michelin Primacy MXV4 tires are designed to offer a quiet, comfortable ride, long tread life, responsive handling and all-season traction, including in light snow.

Primacy MXV4 tires feature an all-season tread compound molded into a symmetric design that combines notched shoulders, independent intermediate tread blocks and continuous center ribs. Michelin's Active Sipes alternately lock together and open as needed to provide increased biting edges that grip the road to provide all-season handling, especially in rain and snow.

Michelin's Advanced MaxTouch Construction results in a tuned footprint shape that allows for long-lasting, even treadwear while their Comfort Control Technology uses computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to reduce vibrations and road noise to deliver a comfortable ride. The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with Michelin's BAZ Technology (spirally wrapped polyamide, Banded At Zero degrees) to reinforce the Primacy MXV4's twin steel belts and provide high-speed durability while enhancing ride comfort.

*Specific sizes featuring Green X technology are identified as such on the Sizes tab, as well as on the tire's Specs tab.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Michelin Primacy MXV4

Tire Category: Grand Touring All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin Primacy MXV4
Good
89%
31M
7.4 - Good
8.4 - Good
8.4 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.4 Wet Traction
8.7 - Excellent
8.6 Corner Stability
9.0 Dry Traction
8.6 Steering Response
6.8 - Good
7.5 Light Snow Traction
6.5 Deep Snow Traction
6.4 Ice Traction
8.7 - Excellent
8.8 Ride Quality
8.6 Noise
8.1 - Good

Customers Say

Customer ratings showcase the Michelin Primacy MXV4 as a strong performer in its Grand Touring All-Season category. Comfort receives standout praise with many 9-10 scores for smooth, quiet rides. Treadwear earns consistent high marks, though a few note rapid wear in certain conditions. Winter traction is generally reliable in light snow (7-8 range), but ice performance draws occasional low scores (0-5). Wet traction shines with 8-10 ratings for grip and hydroplaning resistance, while dry traction impresses with confident handling and stability (8-10). Overall, drivers appreciate its balanced all-season capability, with most concerns focused on icy surfaces and isolated tread life reports.

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920 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 803 positive
  • 117 negative

Most customers rate the Michelin Primacy MXV4's wet traction highly, with scores of 9-10 highlighting confident grip and reliable performance in wet conditions. A few lower ratings suggest occasional variability, but overall satisfaction is strong for all-season use.

January 17, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...I can't believe how smooth the ride is with them and I feel completely confident in their wet road traction ability...

Although tires are a necessity and therefore not what I would consider a "fun" purchase, I am very pleased with this purchase. These are quietest tires I've ever (not) heard. I can't believe how smooth the ride is with them and I feel completely confident in their wet road traction ability. I feel I got my money's worth and have a quality product my life depends on.

Vehicle: 2021 Audi Q5 2.0T Standard Tire
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LAFAYETTE, LA
Driving Style: Average
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May 05, 2023

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...They do very well in wet and hydroplaning resistance, and have good braking and acceleration (which is absurd in the Tesla)...

Great tires when on sale. I bought mine at Walmart in 245/40/19 size for my Model 3 Long Range AWD for $125/tire. At that price, I don't think these can be beat. They're extremely comfortable and have pretty low noise. They do very well in wet and hydroplaning resistance, and have good braking and acceleration (which is absurd in the Tesla). When cornering hard, I think they give up a little easier than I'd like, but they're GT A/S tires, so I think for the class they're definitely acceptable. I have winter tires so I'll never know the snow performance, but based on the tread pattern, I think that if you plan on using these in snowy conditions, I might look at another tire since there's not a ton of siping. I can't comment on wear as I only have 1,000 miles, but also the Tesla is extremely heavy, so wear is a little unfair to asses with this car. I don't think I'd pay full retail price of $200+/tire, but on sale these are a steal, and 10/10 would recommend.

Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model 3 AWD 235/40-19
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CANTON, MA
Driving Style: Spirited
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September 24, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Excellent in snow in Colorado and in rain in Florida. Confidence level is high in all conditions...

My GL Diesel weighs 5800 lbs. I have used these for the last 40,000 miles instead of the OE runflats. Excellent in snow in Colorado and rain in Florida. Confidence level is high in all conditions. Comfortable and quiet. I tend to replace them early ( after 20,000 miles) since I do not carry a spare. As long as they make this same tire, I will not try anything else.

Vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC
Miles Driven on Tires: 9,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FAYETTEVILLE, AR
Driving Style: Spirited
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602 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 445 positive
  • 157 negative

Most customers rate winter traction highly, with scores 7-10 for snow performance. While ice and deep snow show occasional lower ratings, the Primacy MXV4 delivers confident handling in light winter conditions as expected for all-season use.

January 23, 2024

2.6 out of 5 Star Rating
2.6 out of 5

...6 months after getting the vehicle we had light snow in Michigan and I could not believe how there was ZERO traction in less than a 1/2" of snow... I had the service techs go for ride-alongs in their parking lots at VERY SLOW, barely above idle speeds and would turn the steering wheel and the vehicle continued to go straight in snow...

These are the original tires that came with the vehicle, 2022 Acadia. THESE TIRES ARE TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE FOR DRIVING. I've had them for 1.5 years now now and the first time I drove in rain is when I realized how terrible these tires are. These tires lose traction in wet conditions when crossing the yellow line for passing WITHOUT flooring it to pass someone. This has honestly happened a few times. 6 months after getting the vehicle we had light snow in Michigan and I could not believe how there was ZERO traction in less than a 1/2" of snow. I went to 3 dealerships and even contacted Michelin telling them that I truly felt unsafe driving this vehicle and no one did anything about it. I had the service techs go for ride-alongs in their parking lots at VERY SLOW, barely above idle speeds and would turn the steering wheel and the vehicle continued to go straight in snow. All 3 techs agreed that this isn't right, but when the service managers when for ride-alongs they all said the exact same thing as if they are coached, "the tires perform as designed", word for word. I am by no means an aggressive driver as I need my tires to last because I buy my vehicles for 10 years and put 15K miles a year on my vehicles and I have NEVER experienced tires like this.

Vehicle: 2022 GMC Acadia AWD SLE
Miles Driven on Tires: 31,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI
Driving Style: Average
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March 05, 2019

4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

...My test drive was in deep snow on top of compacted snow (ice) and I was blown away by the traction and braking of these tires (and the all wheel drive Tucson). It was like all the other drivers were standing still. After just a few minutes of driving in these horrible conditions I had gained total confidence in these tires...

We bought our new Hyundai Tucson on February 11, 2019, in the middle of Seattles' "snowpocalypse". We couldn't drive our one-wheel drive truck anywhere, so the Hyundai salesperson drove the new Tucson down the steep, snow and ice covered roads to our house and brought us back up the hill to the dealership to complete the purchase. On the ride back up we thought the salesperson was driving like a maniac --especially braking while following another vehicle "way too close"-- considering the dreadful road conditions, but that all changed when I got behind the wheel! My test drive was in deep snow on top of compacted snow (ice) and I was blown away by the traction and braking of these tires (and the all wheel drive Tucson). It was like all the other drivers were standing still. After just a few minutes of driving in these horrible conditions I had gained total confidence in these tires. I drove a lot over the next two days on deep snow, ice and heavy, deep slush --always on steep hills-- and the tires were flawless. This review is all about the impressive snow and ice traction and braking, but I feel the ride is also very nice, noise is fairly low, at least for new tires, and cornering is impressive for a tire that rides this nice.

Vehicle: 2019 Hyundai Tucson AWD SEL
Miles Driven on Tires: 175
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: EDMONDS, WA
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 29, 2023

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...They been through three snowstorms now, and handled it with aplomb...

First time I've had an OEM tire not be terrible. In fact, they are fantastic. They been through three snowstorms now, and handled it with aplomb. More than enough dry grip for my Tucson,even in sport mode with the pedal to the floor.

Treadwear is better than expected.

Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid AWD Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 12,600
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LAKE ZURICH, IL
Driving Style: Spirited
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976 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 929 positive
  • 47 negative

Most customers rate dry traction between 9-10, highlighting excellent grip and responsive handling in dry conditions. Scores reflect strong performance for Grand Touring All-Season use.

March 11, 2022

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

Fantastic all-season tires only beaten in stability and cornering by the Pilot Sport AS4's I had purchased for a Hyundai Veloster N. Wet traction, dry traction and comfort/quietness are top-notch, and dramatically improved every aspect of driving on my 2021 Hyundai Kona...

Fantastic all-season tires only beaten in stability and cornering by the Pilot Sport AS4's I had purchased for a Hyundai Veloster N. Wet traction, dry traction and comfort/quietness are top-notch, and dramatically improved every aspect of driving on my 2021 Hyundai Kona. I noticed a dramatic decrease in road noise and a dramatic increase in driving dynamics from the cheap OEM tires that came with my vehicle. The Kona is by no means whatsoever a performance car, but the level of grip that these tires provide gives me full confidence during all conditions. Tire design is an often overlooked aspect of the motoring world, and these tires certainly look as good as they perform. Treadwear is fantastic, I have put over 20,000 miles on these tires since I bought them, and tread depth is still at 8/32". Overall fantastic tires, I would highly recommend these to anybody looking for a top-notch all-seaon tire.

Vehicle: 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 22,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SUGAR LAND, TX
Driving Style: Spirited
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March 01, 2021

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...Dry traction is very good, but do keep in mind these are not a sporty tire...

So far so good. I believe I have about 20,000 miles on these tires, not exactly sure when I put them on. They replaced the OEM Primacy MXM4 - those got very noisy towards the end of their life, and never lasted as long as I would've hoped. I put these on in hopes that they would be quieter, ride better, and last longer. So far, they definitely ride better and aren't nearly as loud as the MXM4s.

Hydroplaning resistance is excellent, wet traction is very good. Dry traction is very good, but do keep in mind these are not a sporty tire.

I believe I have somewhere between 20,000-25,000 miles on the tires and they have just started to show some wear. I expect to get 45,000 miles or so out of them. With a 540 treadwear rating and my spirited driving style, I can't really complain about 45k.

Vehicle: 2013 Acura RDX Base FWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: POINT CLEAR, AL
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 12, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...These tires are phenomenal, especially considering they're OEM... Outstanding dry performance...

When I bought my Stinger GT2, I had already done extensive research on tires for both a new vehicle and cancel replacement for used, including symmetric and staggered. When I realized what tires came with my new stinger, I was surprised, because auto makers often use cost as the main driver for tires selection, putting inferior tires on high performance vehicles. These tires are phenomenal, especially considering they’re OEM. I’ve been to both winter and summer, and now that I have an hour commute to work. I would easily buy these tires again. Outstanding dry performance, respectable winter performance, and combined with a 4 Wheel Dr., this vehicle can go in any season

Vehicle: 2021 Kia Stinger GT AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 23,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: GREELEY, CO
Driving Style: Spirited
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980 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 881 positive
  • 99 negative

Customers overwhelmingly praise comfort with most ratings 9s and 10s. High scores highlight excellent ride quality and quiet cabin experience, delivering the smooth, refined driving expected from Grand Touring tires.

February 24, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

These tires produce a smooth, comfortable ride and are quiet as a mouse. The difference between these Primacy tires and the original Bridgestones is like night and day...

These tires produce a smooth, comfortable ride and are as quiet as a mouse. The difference between these Primacy tires and the original Bridgestones they replaced is like night and day. I should have made this move long ago.

Vehicle: 2020 Lexus RX 350 FWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DESTIN, FL
Driving Style: Average
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April 29, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

The ride is very quiet and comfortable.

The ride is very quiet and comfortable.

Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Impala 2LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: BRIDGEWATER, NJ
Driving Style: Easy Going
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December 04, 2018

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...I have to agree with their assessment -- these tires are QUIET!!!...

My 4.6L 8 cylinder Genesis Sedan is a powerful and very quiet luxury car. I wanted quiet tires that handled well with good snow traction. The Michelin Primacy Tour A/S tires compare favorably to the Michelin MXV4 tires on my BMW so I thought I would give them a try. Per Michelin's advertising, these tires have "... the quietest tread design among leading competitors. Based on internal objective interior noise tests measuring dBa from 500 to 2000 Hz on asphalt (weathered and smooth) and smooth concrete comparing the MICHELIN Primacy' Tour A/S versus the Bridgestone Turanza' Serenity Plus, Continental PureContact', Pirelli Cinturato P7' ALL-SEASON Plus, and Goodyear Assurance ComforTred. Testing performed on a 2015 BMW 328i with tire size 225/50R17.4 tires." I have to agree with their assessment -- these tires are QUIET!!! I cannot speak for the snow traction, as I have not had any snow to drive in, but the wet traction is far superior to the original Dunlap tires that were on my Genesis and the handling and road responsiveness with these tires so far is excellent. Also according to Michelin advertising, these tires have "...17% better snow traction than the MICHELIN Primacy' MXM4. Based on third-party snow traction tests using ASTM Test Method F1805-12 in tire size 235/45R17 97W. Actual on-road results may vary." Well done Michelin. So far I am more than pleased, but I reserve the right to revise my rating when more miles are logged.

Vehicle: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Sedan 4.6
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: AVON LAKE, OH
Driving Style: Average
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819 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 625 positive
  • 194 negative

Most customers rate treadwear 9-10, praising long-lasting performance. While some scores 0-6 note concerns, the Primacy MXV4 excels in all-season tread life, ideal for Grand Touring use.

August 19, 2019

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...When I first put on the tires I noticed an immediated differance... On the rougher roads much of the noise I heard from my previous tires all but disappeared. You can feel the tire grab the road...

I live in Ohio weather here is somewhat unpredictable. Blizzard one day heatweave the next. So i need a good all season tire. Ive owned other Michellin Tires tires in the past so when I need to replace the stock tires off my current vechile it was a no brainer. When I first put on the tires I noticed an immediated differance. Driving on well maintenied roads I could only here the sound of the cars engine and the wind even at highways speeds of 70+ mph the noise from the tire did not exceed the wind noise. On the rougher roads much of the noise I heard from my previous tires all but disappeared. You can feel the tire grab the road. Once Ive gotten some miles on them and through winter ill update this review.

Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Impala 2LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DAYTON, OH
Driving Style: Average
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March 21, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.1 out of 5 Star Rating
4.1 out of 5

...Treadwear seems much better than Bridgestone Alenza OEM

Very good alternative to the OEM’s that came on the car. Although not run flats, I’ve not flatted. Super smooth on highway and great stopping distance. Treadwear seems much better than Bridgestone Alenza OEM

Vehicle: 2019 BMW X3 M40i
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: NAPLES, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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