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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Cooper Summer (2026)

Michelin Primacy 4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23
VS
Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Cooper (54%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2026 when was the Cooper Summer first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 47% of Michelin Primacy 4 has B wet grip rating, whereas 55% of Cooper Summer has A rating. We also know where Primacy 4 is made - Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Cooper
Summer
Number of tests
20
1
Best position
#1
#7
Average position
3.5
7.0
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
368
163

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
78%
Cooper Summer
74%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Cooper Summer
50%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Cooper Summer
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Cooper Summer
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Cooper Summer
81%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Cooper Summer
50%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Cooper Summer
52%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Cooper Summer
33%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Cooper Summer
67%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Cooper Summer
67%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Cooper Summer
72%
Offroad
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Cooper Summer
58%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Cooper Summer
33%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Cooper Summer
50%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Cooper Summer
50%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%

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