Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Michelin Primacy 4

The comparison in question is between the Nokian WetProof tyre and the Michelin Primacy 4 tyre. Both tyres are summer tyres designed to provide optimal performance in the warmer months. The Nokian WetProof is manufactured in Finland by Nokian, while the Michelin Primacy 4 is manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland by Michelin. The Michelin Primacy 4 is noted to be a new model, replacing the Michelin Primacy 3. Moreover, an even newer model, the Michelin Primacy 4+, has since replaced it.

Our ratings for the Nokian WetProof and Michelin Primacy 4 are 74% and 82% respectively, indicating that Michelin Primacy 4 is generally perceived as the superior tyre. This is supported by the fact that the Michelin Primacy 4 consistently ranks higher in mutual tests.

In tests conducted by Autozeitung, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks 4th out of 10 tyres, while the Nokian WetProof ranks 6th. Similarly, in tests by ADAC, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks 2nd out of 18 tyres, with the Nokian WetProof again ranking 6th. However, the Nokian WetProof outperforms the Michelin Primacy 4 in tests by ACE and AutoMotorSport, ranking first while the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks 8th and 3rd respectively.

The Nokian WetProof excels in wet grip, particularly in wet cornering, wet handling, and achieving low exterior noise levels. Despite being rated lower overall, it performs notably well under rainy conditions, as its name suggests.

Conversely, the Michelin Primacy 4 performs exceptionally across a range of criteria. It scores best features in dry braking, dry handling, rolling resistance, wet braking, and wet handling. It also provides excellent comfort and low exterior noise levels remembering it`s a touring subtype, indicating that it’s designed for long-distance travel.

From the comparison, it is evident that both the Nokian WetProof and Michelin Primacy 4 are high-performing summer tyres with their respective strengths. Although the Michelin Primacy 4 generally ranks higher in overview tests, the Nokian WetProof often boasts better results in tests focusing specifically on wet conditions. Thus, a consumer's choice between these two tyres may be largely influenced by the specific conditions and features most relevant to them.