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Review on MICHELIN Primacy 4 225/60 R17 99V summer by Stanisaw Chmielewski ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Nice price, good quality.

I decided to purchase new tires for a lengthy trip since the ones I had been using previously (GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance, which are outstanding tires, by the way) were beginning to show signs of wear. There was approximately 4 millimeters of tread remaining on them, and they no longer maintained their traction very well in ruts or prevented hydroplaning. Safety was the most important factor in selecting the new tires, thus they needed to have short stopping distances, great performance in ruts, and resistance to hydroplaning. After reading the commercial for Michelin Primacy 4, I decided to go with that brand for this reason. They guaranteed the lowest stopping distance possible in addition to a strong resistance to hydroplaning. The Nokian Tires Nordman SX2 tires are the second model that I had my eye on. These tires, according to the reports, also offer a short stopping distance and great resistance to aquaplaning. I was interested in purchasing these tires. As a consequence of this, I decided to go with the Michelin Primacy 4 tires because the advertising for those tires promised enhanced resistance to wear. I only skated for one season, so I can't say anything here just yet. As a result, I decided to purchase some Michelin Primacy 4 tires, and after driving them for a few kilometers, I came to the conclusion that they perform admirably on dry asphalt. I was cut off, and based on my previous driving experience, if I had been using the older model of GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance tires, I would have crashed into the vehicle in front of me. However, as I reduced my speed on Michelin Primacy 4, the vehicle came to a complete and utter stop. The first item in the advertisement was truthful. After that, there was a lengthy travel, a lot of heavy rain, and an opportunity to test the rain capabilities of the new rubber in a rut and on a layer of water. All of these factors combined to provide the perfect conditions for this experiment. They did not engage in deceptive advertising; riding on this rubber both in the rain and when you are stuck in a rut makes you feel confident. I am extremely happy that I decided to get new tires since, to tell you the truth, it had gotten to the point where riding through the rain or ruts on the old GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance tires was downright terrifying. Summary. The MICHELIN Primacy 4 is a tire designed for drivers that place an emphasis on safety above everything else. Because the stopping distance is so small, they are unfazed by obstacles like water and ruts. Excellent for those individuals who favor a peaceful journey. The high rolling resistance is a considerable drawback, but if this is the price that must be paid for a really short stopping distance, then perhaps it is worth it.

Pros
  • 1. The advertised very short stopping distance was met with even greater than expected success. 2. Exactly as described, excellent resistance to rutting and hydroplaning. 3. Increased resilience to wear and tear. They also promised it in the advertisements, but thus far this is an unproven reality, and after one season it is difficult to judge whether or not they will keep their word. 4. Noise. The Skoda Octavia does not have the best sound insulation, therefore all of the tires are noisy. Subjectively, I am unable to say anything negative about the vehicle. After purchasing Michelin Primacy 4, it was observed that they did not increase the volume of their voices inside the vehicle and continued to listen to the radio tape recorder at the same volume as before. But after putting on my brand new winter Dunlop WM002 tires, which are notorious for their loudness, I realized right away that I needed to turn up the volume on the radio and that, when sitting in the front seats, you needed to speak more loudly if you wanted to communicate with the people in the back.
Cons
  • 1. A high resistance when rolling. The amount of fuel used every one hundred kilometers has grown by more than one liter. And this is not a make-believe story, but rather a reality. In November, when winter wheels have already been mounted on my vehicle, I am writing a review. Immediately, consumption went back to its typical level. I'll illustrate what I mean by rolling resistance with an example in just a moment. I frequently travel along a stretch of roadway that is completely straight and has two sets of traffic signals (Strogino, Katukov Street, close to McDonald's). I let go of the throttle pedal so that the car would peacefully roll to the second traffic signal before the green lights turned on there. This was done so that I would not have to foot on the gas pedal and then the brake again. It relies on the EfficientGrip Performance from GOODYEAR. And on the Michelin Primacy 4, the vehicle comes to a complete halt (!) after twenty meters; it appears that somebody lightly presses on the brake and does not let go of it. 2. "Wadded wheel". This is not a drawback, but rather an advantage of the product. The thing is, these tires are not intended for "playing tag at a speed of 150 km/h," but rather for a calm trip instead. You will rapidly become accustomed to controlling the new wheels, and while approaching a bend, you will simply spin the steering wheel in a more aggressive manner. 3. Made in 2022. It's possible that this is the root cause of everything that's gone wrong.

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