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  • Michelin Primacy XC
  • Michelin Primacy XC

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Highway All-Season tires are for drivers who want a combination of pleasant on-road characteristics, long wear and all-season versatility, including traction in light snow. Highway All-Season tires branded with the M+S symbol are often used as Original Equipment (O.E.) on 2WD and 4WD, light- and medium-duty vans, trucks and pickups, as well as crossover and sport utility vehicles.

O.E. Highway All-Season tires are typically purchased as direct replacements for worn-out pairs/sets of the vehicle's original tires. They can also be used for other vehicle applications in complete sets of four or axle pairs if available in an appropriate size, load range and speed rating to match the existing O.E. tires' performance category and specifications.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Michelin Primacy XC

Tire Category: Highway All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin Primacy XC
Good
83%
1.8M
6.1 - Fair
6.3 - Fair
6.9 Dirt Traction
6.0 Sand Traction
5.9 Mud Traction
6.3 Rock Traction
7.7 - Good
7.6 Hydroplaning Resistance
7.7 Wet Traction
8.7 - Excellent
8.5 Corner Stability
8.9 Dry Traction
8.7 Steering Response
5.7 - Fair
6.4 Light Snow Traction
5.5 Deep Snow Traction
5.3 Ice Traction
8.8 - Excellent
8.7 Ride Quality
8.9 Noise
8.1 - Good

Customers Say

Customers praise the Michelin Primacy XC for its reliable treadwear (7-10 scores) and excellent comfort, with many noting a smooth, quiet ride. Winter traction shows mixed results, with some customers reporting confidence in light snow but noting struggles on ice and deeper snow. Wet traction earns consistent praise for grip and hydroplaning resistance (7-10 scores), while dry traction stands out as a strength, delivering responsive handling and stability. Overall, reviewers highlight it as a dependable highway all-season tire for everyday driving, particularly valuing its comfort and dry/wet performance, though those in harsh winter conditions may want to consider dedicated winter tires.

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75 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 58 positive
  • 17 negative

Customers rate wet traction highly (7-10), with many 9s/10s praising confident grip. Some note lower scores (0-6) citing reduced hydroplaning resistance in heavy rain.

September 04, 2018

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...I've only driven 320 miles so far, but I am blown away by... great wet traction...

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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August 31, 2020

4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...Traction in the wet seems good and no issues in the winter here in MN...

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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77 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 73 positive
  • 4 negative

Most customers give the Michelin Primacy XC excellent dry traction scores of 9-10, highlighting responsive handling and reliable grip. Some rate it 7-8, still positive for all-season highway use.

79 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 74 positive
  • 5 negative

Customers praise the Michelin Primacy XC's smooth ride and low noise, with most scoring 9s and 10s. Some note excellent comfort even on long highway drives.

May 13, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

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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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January 19, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

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...These tires are comfortable, very quiet and as an All season radial tire handle well on winter roads in Ohio.

My 2010 F150 Excab STX 4wd needed tires so I replaced my old Michelin's with these Michelin Primacy XC.
These tires are comfortable, very quiet and as an All season radial tire handle well on winter roads in Ohio. If you think you need snow tires, buy them and don't complain about these.
Today is about 28° and supposed to be a big snow day. Using a little caution and common sense, I had no problem driving through the parkway or on the highway at 60+ mph. Some people add extra weight in their truck for starting out. I thought these tires stopped as well as I hoped. The traction control works fine and I left it in 4x2 as there was no real need for 4x4 driving on roads. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

Vehicle: 2010 Ford F150 STX 4x4 Super Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 800
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CLEVELAND, OH
Driving Style: Average
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62 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 51 positive
  • 11 negative

Customers praise treadwear with most scoring 7-10, many 9s/10s for excellent longevity. Some report lower scores (2-6), indicating mixed durability experiences in highway conditions.

October 28, 2019

4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...I have 31K on them an all tires still have 7-8/32nds left on them. I drive almost exclusively highway loaded with 1K lbs or more 50% of the time... I will be buying another set in about a year with current rate of wear.

I'm always leery about OE tires, these are super quiet and seem to be wearing excellent. I have 31K on them an all tires still have 7-8/32nds left on them. I drive almost exclusively highway loaded with 1K lbs or more 50% of the time. They are not the best in snow and ice but if its that bad I just stay home. I will be buying another set in about a year with current rate of wear.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCab
Miles Driven on Tires: 31,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: FARGO, ND
Driving Style: Average
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January 26, 2021 (Verified Purchase)

3.6 out of 5 Star Rating
3.6 out of 5

...After 25,000 miles in and the tread is still looking good...

Made the switch from Goodyear Wranglers to these tires. 25,000 miles in and the tread is still looking good. Much smoother and quieter ride than the Wranglers in my opinion. Decent traction overall. Had a little trouble with mud, but I got out, so I can't complain. Great tire if most of your driving is on paved roads. Will buy again.

Vehicle: 2015 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DELAWARE, OH
Driving Style: Average
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61 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 30 positive
  • 31 negative

Customers report mixed winter traction with scores varying widely (0-10). While some praise confident snow performance with 9s and 10s, others note struggles on ice (multiple 0-3 scores). All-Season design handles light winter conditions adequately for many, but ice traction concerns are common in lower ratings.

February 03, 2019

3.4 out of 5 Star Rating
3.4 out of 5

...However, in light snow and on any ice, they struggle to maintain traction.

This tire came with my new F150. The tires look good, are quiet and handle well on dry pavement. However, in light snow and on any ice, they struggle to maintain traction. I would not purchase these when replacements become necessary.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DENVER, CO
Driving Style: Average
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January 08, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

3.3 out of 5 Star Rating
3.3 out of 5

...The Michelin Primacy XC performance in slush and ice was unacceptable both in directional stability and braking, but it was an exciting experience. I will put the tires back on for summer use, but would strongly advise against them for winter use in areas that have snow.

These tires came on a new 2018 F-150 4X4. I replaced them but not before the first snow. The Michelin Primacy XC performance in slush and ice was unacceptable both in directional stability and braking, but it was an exciting experience. I will put the tires back on for summer use, but would strongly advise against them for winter use in areas that have snow.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CASTLE ROCK, CO
Driving Style: Average
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March 09, 2019

3.5 out of 5 Star Rating
3.5 out of 5

After 1 month, 700 miles, and 3 snow storms, these OEM tires went off to the wholesaler... They were very poor on packed snow.

After 1 month, 700 miles, and 3 snow storms, these OEM tires went off to the wholesaler.
I can't see why Ford would put these on a 4wd vehicle. They were very poor on packed snow.

Vehicle: 2018 Ford Expedition 4WD
Miles Driven on Tires: 700
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TONAWANDA, NY
Driving Style: Easy Going
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