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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
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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

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
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Dry braking
Austone Athena SP-701
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Dry handling
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Dry handling - objective
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Wet
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Austone Athena SP-701
67%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Austone Athena SP-701
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Wet braking
Austone Athena SP-701
66%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Wet handling
Austone Athena SP-701
70%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Wet handling - objective
Austone Athena SP-701
43%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Exterior noise
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%
Rolling resistance
Austone Athena SP-701
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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