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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Nexen N Fera Primus (2026)

Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.8
R16 – R21
VS
Nexen N Fera PrimusBudget
NexenNexen

N Fera Primus

7.4
R15 – R19
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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 South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nexen (65%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4+ has a better rating of 78% compared to 74% of the Nexen N Fera Primus. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2022 when was the Nexen N Fera Primus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the N Fera Primus were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Nexen
N Fera Primus
Number of tests
13
7
Best position
#1
#6
Average position
4.3
11.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
127
69

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 29 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Nexen N Fera Primus
93%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Nexen N Fera Primus
94%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
92%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Nexen N Fera Primus
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Nexen N Fera Primus
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Nexen N Fera Primus
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
95%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Nexen N Fera Primus
90%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Nexen N Fera Primus
83%
Price Mileage Ratio
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Nexen N Fera Primus
79%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Nexen N Fera Primus
89%
Fuel Consumption
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Nexen N Fera Primus
99%
Sustainability
Michelin Primacy 4+
27%
Nexen N Fera Primus
97%
Tyre Weight
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Nexen N Fera Primus
91%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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