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215/55 R16 Michelin Primacy 4 variants
Michelin Primacy 4 is a summer tyre made in total of 240 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/55 R16 is 50mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 118.25mm sidewall height. In 215/55 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Michelin Primacy 4 - "V","W", which are good for speeds up to 240, 270 km/h.
215/55 R16 93 V
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215/55 R16 93 W
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Michelin Primacy 4 is made in 240 sizes, starting from 165/65 R15 up to 255/45 R20.
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Michelin Primacy 4 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/55 R16)
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2,5 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,4 | ||
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 21
Securing the 3rd spot out of 21 competitors, the Michelin Primacy 4 stood out with a final rating of 'Exemplary'. Esteemed for its impressive handling qualities, sharp steering, efficient aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, very high mileage, and low rolling resistance, it clearly demonstrated superior performance. Despite its higher price level, the tire shone in disciplines, notably excelling in dry handling and comfort, affirming its exceptional blend of safety and durability without sacrificing driving pleasure. This performance delineates it as a top choice for drivers seeking a reliable summer tire.
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 21
Securing the 3rd spot out of 21 competitors, the Michelin Primacy 4 stood out with a final rating of 'Exemplary'. Esteemed for its impressive handling qualities, sharp steering, efficient aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, very high mileage, and low rolling resistance, it clearly demonstrated superior performance. Despite its higher price level, the tire shone in disciplines, notably excelling in dry handling and comfort, affirming its exceptional blend of safety and durability without sacrificing driving pleasure. This performance delineates it as a top choice for drivers seeking a reliable summer tire.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2 | 1- | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 125 | 133 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 36,2 | 29,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 8,6 | 7,9 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
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