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

Minerva F209Budget
MinervaMinerva

F209

3.3
R13 – R16
VS
Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.8
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). 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 F209 and the Primacy 4+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

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%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
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%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
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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