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

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

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 5 tests

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

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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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