Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

VS

Upper-middle

Nokian

WetProof

6.6

R14 – R20

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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 Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (69%). Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and WetProof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Primacy 4

WetProof

Number of tests

20

14

Best position

#1

Average position

3.5

5.6

Latest test

2022

2023

Available sizes

368

47

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.

Dry

Confidence

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

93%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Dry driving behavior

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

93%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 4

99%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Dry handling - objective

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Dry lane changing

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

81%

Safety

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

73%

Dry steering response

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

81%

Wet

Confidence

Michelin Primacy 4

98%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Primacy 4

85%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 4

97%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

93%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Wet handling

Michelin Primacy 4

94%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Wet handling - objective

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Wet safety

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

89%

Wet side guide

Michelin Primacy 4

84%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Comfort

Confidence

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

67%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

66%

Exterior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

100%

Interior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

67%

Costs

Confidence

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

66%

Fuel efficiency

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

90%

Mileage

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

46%

Price/value

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

61%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Nokian WetProof

70%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autozeitung	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
ADAC	Summer	2022	215/60 R16	View
GTÜ	Summer	2021	225/45 R17	View
Firmenauto	Summer	2021	195/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
ACE	Summer	2019	205/55 R16	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2019	215/55 R17	View