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Designed for smooth highway performance, these all-season touring tires provide confident traction and responsive control in all weather conditions on the road, including dry, wet, and even light snow and slush. The best highway all-season tires also offer extended tread life and improved fuel efficiency, saving you money as you hit the road in your RAM 1500, Chevy Silverado or Tahoe, Ford F150, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Tacoma or RAV4, Dodge Durango, and similar vehicles.

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Tire Category: Highway All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin Primacy XC
Good
84%
1.9M
6.2 - Fair
6.4 - Fair
6.9 Dirt Traction
6.2 Sand Traction
6.1 Mud Traction
6.5 Rock Traction
7.8 - Good
7.8 Hydroplaning Resistance
7.8 Wet Traction
8.7 - Excellent
8.6 Corner Stability
9.0 Dry Traction
8.7 Steering Response
5.7 - Fair
6.4 Light Snow Traction
5.5 Deep Snow Traction
5.3 Ice Traction
8.9 - Excellent
8.8 Ride Quality
9.0 Noise
8.2 - Good

Michelin Primacy XC Reviews

Drivers consistently rate the Michelin Primacy XC as a strong highway all-season tire, with treadwear (7-10 scores) praised for durability across typical highway miles. Comfort stands out with smooth ride quality and low noise levels, earning frequent 9-10 ratings. Winter traction shows mixed results-scores dip to 0-5 for ice and deep snow, suggesting limited confidence in severe conditions. Wet traction (7-10) performs reliably in rain, though hydroplaning resistance varies. Dry traction excels (7-10), with stable cornering and responsive steering noted as highlights. Ideal for drivers prioritizing year-round highway comfort and longevity over extreme winter capability.

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82 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 64 positive
  • 18 negative

Most customers rate wet traction highly, with scores between 7-10. Many highlight confident wet braking and reliable grip, aligning well with its all-season design. A few lower scores note occasional concerns in heavy rain.

March 12, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...They are quiet on the road and do very well in the rain which is great for all the miles we drive with our RV.

This is my second set of these tires on this truck. They came factory on my 2024 GMC 3500 DRW and I bought these to replace the factory tires because I have been very satisfied with the performance and wear. I have about 60k on the truck now and the tires are just about to the wear bars. I frequently tow a 24000lb 5th wheel with this truck and these tires have performed very well. They are quiet on the road and do very well in the rain which is great for all the miles we drive with our RV.

Vehicle: 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4WD LT235/80-18, Dual Rear Wheel
Miles Driven on Tires: 60,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TAMPA, FL
Driving Style: Average

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September 04, 2018
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...I am blown away by the ride comfort, noise comfort, great wet traction, fantastic dry traction, and their response to steering input.

For an OEM these tires surprise me. I've only driven 320 miles so far, but I am blown away by the ride comfort, noise comfort, great wet traction, fantastic dry traction, and their response to steering input.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 310
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HURST, TX
Driving Style: Average

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84 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 80 positive
  • 4 negative

Most customers rate dry traction as excellent, with scores of 9s and 10s highlighting responsive handling and reliable grip. A few 7-8 ratings still indicate strong performance for highway driving.

February 17, 2021
2.4 out of 5 Star Rating
2.4 out of 5

...In-town driving on dry pavement is also pretty good, with decent cornering (for big tires on a pickup truck) and good traction...

These tires were OEM on my Ford F150 Supercrew. They are pretty nice in dry conditions on the highway; they are fairly quiet, they track well and are comfortable at speed. In-town driving on dry pavement is also pretty good, with decent cornering (for big tires on a pickup truck) and good traction.

Where these tires fall short, far short, is in their ability to handle wet, snowy, icy and muddy/gravelly conditions. Traction is terrible in even light (2-3") snow, compared to every other set of tires I've had on pickup trucks. The tires have little or no bite, and spin out in even mildly slippery conditions.

If you want a fair weather tire, these aren't bad; if you want something that can handle weather or even slightly loose terrain, look elsewhere.

Vehicle: 2019 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 14,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MACOMB, IL
Driving Style: Average

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86 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 81 positive
  • 5 negative

Customers praise the Michelin Primacy XC's comfort, with most scoring 9s and 10s for ride quality and noise reduction. High marks highlight a smooth, quiet driving experience, aligning perfectly with its highway all-season design.

May 13, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
N/A out of 5 Star Rating
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...very comfortable, you dont have all the bumps and roughness you get from a truck. rides like a luxury car.

we really like the way the truck feels. very comfortable, you dont have all the bumps and roughness you get from a truck. rides like a luxury car. thats why we bought this type of truck and tires. only thing is disappointing is that we really wanted white wall tires but after waiting almost 3 months to get them, because of back ordered, i finally had to order them without white wall. i couldnt wait any longer for them since we had two tires splitting open and needed the safety of tire for driving.

Vehicle: 2019 Ford F150 4WD SuperCab
Miles Driven on Tires: 100
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: DODGEVILLE, WI
Driving Style: Average

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July 11, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Great ride, low noise and very even tread wear...

My second set of this tire. Great ride, low noise and very even tread wear. I'm very happy with this tire.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 55,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TORRANCE, CA
Driving Style: Average

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November 08, 2025
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4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Very quiet and smooth...

These OEM tires are now 8 years old. Most of the miles on these are from long distance highway trips. I do some occasional towing and have done limited off-roading. These are wonderful all-around tires. Very quiet and smooth. They seem to have good rolling resistance as I routinely get 24/25 mpg on the highway (tank fill verified) with my 2.7 V6. They've been great in the rain and snow. They are now getting a little noisy at 54,000 miles/ 8 years old. But they have worn very well and still have good tread. I rotate every 6,000 miles. It's about time for replacement based on their age. I would definitely buy these again.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 54,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: PUNTA GORDA, FL
Driving Style: Easy Going

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66 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 55 positive
  • 11 negative

Most customers rate treadwear between 7-10, highlighting excellent durability for highway all-season use. High scores emphasize long-lasting performance, with some variability noted in lower-mileage conditions.

December 29, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...they wear well...and I usually get 40-50k miles with even wear.

I’ve had really good luck with Michelin tires, they wear well, quiet tread design and I usually get 40-50k miles with even wear.

Vehicle: 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4WD
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HAMMOND, NY
Driving Style: Average

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May 05, 2021
3.6 out of 5 Star Rating
3.6 out of 5

...The most mileage I have had on previous truck tires was 18,000. I 100% RECOMMEND these tires. I have 40,00 miles on them and anticipate a total of 45.000 mile when I finally replace them.

I have had these OEM tires on my F150 super crew with FX4 package from new. I have had the truck from new since March 2018. I have had one Silverado, and 2 Nissan Titans prior to my Ford. The most mileage I have had on previous truck tires was 18,000. I 100% RECOMMEND these tires. I have 40,00 miles on them and anticipate a total of 45.000 mile when I finally replace them.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 40,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HARRISBURG, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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August 31, 2020
4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...All four tires were within 7.5-8/32 of tread depth remaining. The Primacy's are spec'ed at 10.5/32 stock, so roughly 2.5-3/32 wear in 30K is pretty good in my opinion. Quite impressed with these...

Got brand new take off Primacy XCs from a 2019 or 2020 and put them on my 2016 F150 with 64K miles at the time. Did a rotation recently at 94,500 miles (2nd rotation since I got them) and measured tread depths. Wear was surprisingly consistent front and rear. All four tires were within 7.5-8/32 of tread depth remaining. The Primacy's are spec'ed at 10.5/32 stock, so roughly 2.5-3/32 wear in 30K is pretty good in my opinion. Quite impressed with these. Not sure why they get such a bad rep. They are quiet. Obviously wearing very well for me. Traction in the wet seems good and no issues in the winter here in MN. They aren't snow tires afterall but did fine all last winter. I'd surely get another set, if anything would go to a Defender LTX. Will all come done to cost when it comes time to swap them. Probably good for another 30-50K miles with these Primacy XCs.

Vehicle: 2016 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
Driving Style: Average

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66 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 33 positive
  • 33 negative

Winter traction ratings for the Michelin Primacy XC show concerning scores, with many customers giving 0-5 for snow and ice performance. Frequent reports highlight slippery conditions, loss of traction, and being stuck in snow, indicating a clear lack of winter capability despite its all-season designation.

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