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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Hankook Ventus Evo vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Primacy 4+ is the comfort and longevity upgrade; Primacy 4 is the braking and value benchmark.

Michelin continues to sell both the Michelin Primacy 4+ and its predecessor, the Michelin Primacy 4, within the same premium touring segment — and that is not an oversight. The 4+ arrived as a refinement of the original formula, with an updated compound and a stronger emphasis on comfort, aquaplaning resistance and long-term safety retention. But the Primacy 4 retains such a strong performance profile and exceptional size coverage that it remains a live option for millions of drivers. Choosing between them is about priorities, not simply which is newer.

Michelin Primacy 4+
Good for
Drivers prioritising cabin quiet and ride comfort Those wanting safety maintained as tyres wear down Motorway commuters on 16–21 inch fitments EV drivers wanting a refined, low-noise touring tyre
Not ideal for
Drivers needing sizes below 16 or above 21 inches Those prioritising absolute peak wet braking scores Budget-sensitive buyers comparing value per kilometre
Michelin Primacy 4
Good for
High-mileage drivers wanting exceptional tyre longevity Drivers needing broad 14–23 inch size coverage Value-conscious buyers wanting strong dry braking Those fitting larger SUV or small city car sizes
Not ideal for
Drivers wanting the best possible aquaplaning resistance Those prioritising the quietest cabin on motorways

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Michelin
Primacy 4
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
13
20
5
9
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
3.5
2.8
5.8
Latest test
2025
2022
2026
2025
Available sizes
123
386
139
92

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%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Hankook Ventus Evo
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Hankook Ventus Evo
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Hankook Ventus Evo
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Hankook Ventus Evo
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Hankook Ventus Evo
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Hankook Ventus Evo
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
92%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Hankook Ventus Evo
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Hankook Ventus Evo
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Hankook Ventus Evo
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Hankook Ventus Evo
74%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Hankook Ventus Evo
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
69%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Hankook Ventus Evo
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%

Verdict

For drivers who prioritise a quieter, more comfortable ride with strong aquaplaning resistance and the reassurance of maintained safety performance as the tyre wears, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is the more current and refined choice — it represents Michelin's latest thinking in the comfort-touring space. But for drivers covering high annual mileage, those who need a size outside the 16 to 21-inch window, or anyone who wants the strongest possible dry braking alongside better price-to-value, the Michelin Primacy 4 remains a compelling answer that its successor has not fully eclipsed. Its exceptional size range alone makes it irreplaceable for many vehicle applications.

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