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

Upper-middle

Nokian

WetProof

VS

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

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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. 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

WetProof

Primacy 4

Number of tests

14

20

Best position

#1

Average position

5.6

3.5

Latest test

2023

2022

Available sizes

47

368

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.

Dry

Confidence

Nokian WetProof

93%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Dry braking

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Dry driving behavior

Nokian WetProof

93%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Dry handling

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

99%

Dry handling - objective

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Dry lane changing

Nokian WetProof

81%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Safety

Nokian WetProof

73%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Dry steering response

Nokian WetProof

81%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Wet

Confidence

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

98%

Aquaplaning - cross

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

85%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

97%

Wet braking

Nokian WetProof

93%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Wet circle cornering

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Wet handling

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

94%

Wet handling - objective

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Wet safety

Nokian WetProof

89%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Wet side guide

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

84%

Comfort

Confidence

Nokian WetProof

67%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Comfort

Nokian WetProof

66%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Exterior noise

Nokian WetProof

100%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Interior noise

Nokian WetProof

67%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Costs

Confidence

Nokian WetProof

66%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Fuel efficiency

Nokian WetProof

90%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Mileage

Nokian WetProof

46%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Price/value

Nokian WetProof

61%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Rolling resistance

Nokian WetProof

70%

Michelin Primacy 4

100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available

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

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autozeitung	Summer	2022	215/55 R17	View
ADAC	Summer	2022	215/60 R16	View
GTÜ	Summer	2021	225/45 R17	View
Firmenauto	Summer	2021	195/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
Autobild	Summer	2021	205/55 R16	View
ACE	Summer	2019	205/55 R16	View
AutoMotorSport	Summer	2019	215/55 R17	View