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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Minerva F209 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.8
R16 – R21
VS
Minerva F209Budget
MinervaMinerva

F209

3.3
R13 – R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Minerva (25%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 33% of the Minerva F209. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the F209 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Minerva
F209
Number of tests
13
2
Best position
#1
#29
Average position
4.3
32.0
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
127
113

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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