Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Michelin Primacy 4
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Nokian (57%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4 has a better rating of 84% compared to 37% of the Nokian zLine. The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian zLine dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (64%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings.
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| Dimensions | R16 - R21 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
1. Nokian zLine 75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Nokian zLine 83%
Wet braking
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Wet circle cornering
2. Nokian zLine 60%
Wet handling
1. Nokian zLine 85%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
2. Nokian zLine 85%
Dry driving behavior
2. Nokian zLine 80%
Dry handling
1. Nokian zLine 93%
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Nokian zLine 90%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
2. Nokian zLine 75%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB2. Nokian zLine ? dB