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1. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium2. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Michelin Primacy 4
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The comparison in question is between the Nokian WetProof tyre and the Michelin Primacy 4 tyre. Both tyres are summer tyres designed to provide optimal performance in the warmer months. The Nokian WetProof is manufactured in Finland by Nokian, while the Michelin Primacy 4 is manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland by Michelin. The Michelin Primacy 4 is noted to be a new model, replacing the Michelin Primacy 3. Moreover, an even newer model, the Michelin Primacy 4+, has since replaced it.
Our ratings for the Nokian WetProof and Michelin Primacy 4 are 74% and 82% respectively, indicating that Michelin Primacy 4 is generally perceived as the superior tyre. This is supported by the fact that the Michelin Primacy 4 consistently ranks higher in mutual tests.
In tests conducted by Autozeitung, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks 4th out of 10 tyres, while the Nokian WetProof ranks 6th. Similarly, in tests by ADAC, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks 2nd out of 18 tyres, with the Nokian WetProof again ranking 6th. However, the Nokian WetProof outperforms the Michelin Primacy 4 in tests by ACE and AutoMotorSport, ranking first while the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks 8th and 3rd respectively.
The Nokian WetProof excels in wet grip, particularly in wet cornering, wet handling, and achieving low exterior noise levels. Despite being rated lower overall, it performs notably well under rainy conditions, as its name suggests.
Conversely, the Michelin Primacy 4 performs exceptionally across a range of criteria. It scores best features in dry braking, dry handling, rolling resistance, wet braking, and wet handling. It also provides excellent comfort and low exterior noise levels remembering it`s a touring subtype, indicating that it’s designed for long-distance travel.
From the comparison, it is evident that both the Nokian WetProof and Michelin Primacy 4 are high-performing summer tyres with their respective strengths. Although the Michelin Primacy 4 generally ranks higher in overview tests, the Nokian WetProof often boasts better results in tests focusing specifically on wet conditions. Thus, a consumer's choice between these two tyres may be largely influenced by the specific conditions and features most relevant to them.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WetProof 5.64
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended2. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended2. Nokian WetProof Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | velmi doporučeno | 146 | 134 | ||||
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Good | dobré | 124 | 114 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | velmi doporučeno | 125 | 133 | ||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | |
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| Best values in test | dobré | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | |
| Nokian Wetproof Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2,1 | 2,2 | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,6 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | dobré | 2,5 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,4 | |
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 157 | velmi doporučeno | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | |
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Highly recommended | 153 | velmi doporučeno | 66 | 50 | 19 | 18 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 151 | velmi doporučeno | 63 | 53 | 22 | 13 | |
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | dobré | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | |
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Good | 8,2 | dobré | 8,5 | 7,6 | 7 | 10 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 8,9 | dobré | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | |
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 1- | 2+ | 1 | |||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Nokian Wetproof | 35,1 | 31,7 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 35,8 | 30,4 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs |
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| Best values in test | 153 | velmi doporučeno | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 |
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Highly recommended | 153 | velmi doporučeno | 66 | 45 | 17 | 8 | 17 |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 137 | doporučeno | 57 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 12 |
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| Name | Points total | Rating | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | doporučeno | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | ||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Recommended | 8,8 | doporučeno | 9,0 | 9,0 | 6,5 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 8,6 | doporučeno | 7,9 | 9,3 | 9,7 | ||
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