Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4+

VS

Also compare with

UltraContact NXT

Ventus Evo

Cinturato (C3)

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.

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

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

Primacy 4+

Primacy 4

Primacy 5

Ventus Evo

Number of tests

13

20

5

Best position

#1

Average position

4.3

3.5

4.8

2.8

Latest test

2025

2022

2026

Available sizes

123

386

158

139

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.