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What people think:
Dry Performance Comfort Wet Performance Treadwear Handling Snow/Ice Performance
What we think:
COMFORT FUEL EFFICIENCY LUXURY VEHICLES SAFETY
CoreScore 70:
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Popularity of the model 28:
  • Year of manufacture.
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Value, average: 27

Key Facts

  • Year Released: 2006
  • Regions for sale: North America, Central & South America, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Oceania
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Michelin Primacy HP. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

– The tire's price is considered by many as well worth it for the performance.
– The purchasers admired the tire’s response on wet or dry surfaces.
– A good number of drivers find the tire comfortable and quiet.
– Many consumers commended the tire's braking and cornering capabilities.
– Some users mentioned that the tires had great mileage.

Reasons not to buy

– Based on some reviews, the tire was not as durable as the drivers expected.
– The tire is expensive, according to the reviewers.
– A few purchasers complained that the tires were a bit noisy.

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Tire Rank :: Michelin Primacy HP

 177  224 in Passenger / Summer

 61  81 in Premuim Touring Summer

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Popular Vehicle Fitments :: Michelin Primacy HP

  • • Lexus GS
  • • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • • Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
  • • Audi A6
Michelin Primacy HP



Description

This summer tire delivers precise wet and dry handling and is original equipment on luxury touring vehicles like Lexus GS 430, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6.

  • Short Stopping in Wet Conditions (Unique rubber compounds allow up to 5% shorter stopping distances and better sport handling for outstanding overall performance on wet surfaces);
  • Enjoy a Quiet, Comfortable Ride.(Michelin Comfort Control Technology uses computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to reduce vibrations and road noise).

Michelin Primacy HP Latest News

  • Feb 13, 2013
    Video

    Michelin - Primacy HP - Product Video


Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Michelin / Primacy HP
Car Type
Season
Summer
Rim Diameter
16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
Width
195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 275 mm
Aspect Ratio
35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
Optional
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... Y (max 186 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Michelin / Primacy HP Sizes & Specifications

Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.

Rim Model Size Index Features Tread depth Max inflation pressure Utqg Measured rim width Approved rim width Load range Max load at cold inflation pressure Sidewall styling Revs per mile Tire weight Overall diameter Section width Price
R16 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91V
R16 205/55 R16 91W 205/55 R16 91W
R16 205/60 R16 92W 205/60 R16 92W 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 6.0 5.5 - 7.5 1389.0 BW 810.0 20.99 25.7 8.2
R16 215/55 R16 93H 215/55 R16 93H 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 7.0 6 - 7.5 1433.0 BW 823.0 22.27 25.3 8.9
R16 215/60 R16 99H XL 215/60 R16 99H XL
R16 225/50 R16 92W 225/50 R16 92W
R17 205/50 R17 89V 205/50 R17 89V
R17 205/50 R17 93V XL 205/50 R17 93V XL
R17 215/45 R17 87W 215/45 R17 87W 9.5 51.0 240/A/A 7.0 7 - 8 1201.0 BW 844.0 20.79 24.7 8.4
R17 215/50 R17 95W XL 215/50 R17 95W XL
R17 225/45 R17 91V 225/45 R17 91V
R17 225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91W 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 7.5 7 - 8.5 1356.0 BW 833.0 21.32 25.0 8.9
R17 225/45 R17 91Y 225/45 R17 91Y
R17 235/45 R17 94W 235/45 R17 94W 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 8.0 7.5 - 9 1477.0 BW 821.0 22.71 25.4 9.3
R17 235/55 R17 99W 235/55 R17 99W 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 7.5 6.5 - 8.5 1709.0 BW 766.0 26.23 27.2 9.7
R17 245/40 R17 91W 245/40 R17 91W 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 8.5 8 - 9.5 1356.0 BW 841.0 22.51 24.7 9.8
R17 245/40 R17 91Y 245/40 R17 91Y
R17 245/45 R17 95Y 245/45 R17 95Y
R18 255/45 R18 99Y 255/45 R18 99Y 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 8.5 8 - 9.5 1709.0 BW 769.0 27.01 27.1 10.0
R18 275/45 R18 103Y 275/45 R18 103Y
R19 245/40 R19 94Y 245/40 R19 94Y 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 8.5 8 - 9.5 1477.0 BW 778.0 29.76 26.7 9.8
R19 275/35 R19 96Y 275/35 R19 96Y 10.0 51.0 240/A/A 9.5 9 - 11 1565.0 BW 783.0 32.03 26.6 10.9

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Questions and Answers

  • Feb 13, 2013
    Video

    Michelin - Primacy HP - Product Video