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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

5 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (69%). Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian WetProof also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and WetProof is made in Finland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian
WetProof
Number of tests
20
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
5.6
Latest test
2022
2023
Available sizes
367
47

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
79%
Nokian
WetProof
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
Nokian WetProof
83%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
66%
Nokian WetProof
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
53%
Nokian WetProof
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
76%
Nokian
WetProof
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Nokian WetProof
83%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Nokian WetProof
75%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Nokian WetProof
63%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
64%
Nokian
WetProof
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Nokian WetProof
84%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Nokian WetProof
56%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
Nokian WetProof
53%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Nokian WetProof
53%
Nokian
WetProof
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian WetProof
67%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian WetProof
38%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View

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