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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-701 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (2026)

Austone Athena SP-701
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-701

R16 – R20
VS
Michelin Primacy 4+Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4+

7.8
R16 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-701 was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Athena SP-701 and the Primacy 4+ were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-701
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
1
13
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
10.0
4.3
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
32
127

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
43%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
56%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Wet Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
40%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Austone Athena SP-701
42%
Michelin Primacy 4+
67%
Aquaplaning Cross
Austone Athena SP-701
35%
Michelin Primacy 4+
68%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
64%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
51%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Dry Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Michelin Primacy 4+
55%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Michelin Primacy 4+
55%
Economy
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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