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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 42 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian WetProof
92%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian WetProof
89%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian WetProof
93%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian WetProof
95%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian WetProof
94%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Dry Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian WetProof
90%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian WetProof
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Nokian WetProof
96%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian WetProof
100%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Wet safety
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Nokian WetProof
83%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Nokian WetProof
73%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Nokian WetProof
95%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2022215/60 R16View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Summer
2019205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View

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