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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Michelin Primacy 4 and BFGoodrich Advantage are two summer tyres compared in various tests. The Michelin Primacy 4, a touring tyre, is manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland. It replaced the previous model, the Michelin Primacy 3, and has since been superseded by the Michelin Primacy 4+. The BFGoodrich Advantage doesn't have any previous models and hasn't been replaced yet.


The Michelin Primacy 4 has an excellent rating of 89% by our team, while the BFGoodrich Advantage received a rating of 76%.


When compared, in the Autobild, Autozeitung, ADAC, GTÜ, and Firmenauto tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 consistently outperformed the BFGoodrich Advantage. Particularly, in the dry handling aspect, the Michelin Primacy 4 was praised for its impressive capabilities. It was also noted for its comfort, short braking distances, high mileage and low rolling resistance. Its weaknesses included high pricing.


The BFGoodrich Advantage, on the other hand, was credited for stable driving behaviour, comfortable noise levels and short dry braking distances. However, it was criticised for its wet handling and extended wet braking distances.


In mutual test positions, the Michelin Primacy 4 was consistently placed in the top five except in ADAC where it was ranked third. In contrasting results, the BFGoodrich Advantage was consistently ranked somewhere around the second half of the test list, indicating a general performance below the Michelin Primacy 4.


In conclusion, if you're looking for a tyre that delivers excellent dry handling, comfort, and impressively short braking distances, the Michelin Primacy 4 would be a better choice, provided you're prepared for a slightly higher price. However, the BFGoodrich Advantage offers stable driving behaviour, and decent comfort levels, falling a bit short only in wet conditions.


You can learn more about Michelin Tyres here and BFGoodrich Tyres here.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Number of tests
20
14
14
Best position
#1
#8
#2
Average position
3.5
13.4
18.1
Latest test
2022
2026
2026
Available sizes
384
153
116

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
62%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
72%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
BFGoodrich Advantage
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
BFGoodrich Advantage
51%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
61%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
BFGoodrich Advantage
60%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
85%
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
79%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
BFGoodrich Advantage
92%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
67%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
71%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
BFGoodrich Advantage
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
79%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
77%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
BFGoodrich Advantage
73%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
56%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Semperit Speed-Life 3
66%
Semperit
Speed-Life 3
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
BFGoodrich Advantage
71%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
63%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Semperit Speed-Life 3
69%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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