MICHELIN Primacy 3
MICHELIN
Key benefits for MICHELIN Primacy 3 tire
Excellent performance on wet roads ensures safe driving on rainy days in summer.(1)
Auto-blocking sipe technology, along with a patented rubber tread compound, combine to produce excellent performance on wet roads(1). The MICHELIN Primacy 3 summer tire gives you and your passengers safe and comfortable driving on daily commutes or long road trips. Premium wet performance from a premium tire.
MICHELIN Primacy 3 Warranties
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Primacy 3 TIRE REVIEW
There are 411 reviews for the Primacy 3
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 92% of reviewers recommend this tire
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Review Summary
Customers overwhelmingly praise these tires for exceptional smoothness, quiet rides, and outstanding traction in wet and dry conditions. Many report impressive durability, with some exceeding 60,000 miles while retaining substantial tread, justifying the upfront investment through long-term value. Strong brand loyalty is evident, with reviewers stating they will repurchase and recommend. A small number mention minor concerns like tire noise at freeway speeds or occasional wear issues, but these remain rare outliers in an overwhelmingly positive landscape.
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1-5 on 411 reviews
Posted on February 6, 2026 by hamselb
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I recommend them
Michelin rubbers: firm grip, durability and comfort in rain or dry, safe and reliable on every long or short journey already. Excellent option
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Posted on January 5, 2026 by mase4comp
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Excellent tires.
Probably the best tires I have ever had on a car. Just a luxurious smooth ride with no tire noise. Handling is great. Very pricey, but I doubt I would look at an alternative considering the performance I have got out of them.
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Vehicle Make: BMW 540i
Purchase date: 11/15/24
Posted on December 3, 2025 by Anonymous
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Excellent drive and n wet and dry
Buy Again
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Value For Money
Vehicle Make: MINI Cooper
Purchase date: 05/10/25
Approx. miles driven: 4000
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Posted on November 21, 2025 by Anonymous
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Feels safe and handling well in all conditions,
Buy Again
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Value For Money
Vehicle Make: MINI John Cooper Works
Purchase date: 11/22/24
Approx. miles driven: 3000
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Posted on November 20, 2025 by Anonymous
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Last a long time good grip
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Tire Performance
Value For Money
Vehicle Make: MG ZST
Purchase date: 12/06/24
Approx. miles driven: 18500
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Legal Mentions
1 - wet braking performance - MICHELIN Primacy 3 is rated "A" or "B" on the Wet Grip Item of the European labelling scale.2 - high longevity - MICHELIN Primacy 3 tire was awarded with the best note in longevity in the comparative test done by ADAC on dimension 205/55 R16 91V, published in February 2015 and February 2018.3 - MICHELIN Primacy 4 better longevity than predecessors - Test conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTER, on Michelin's request, June-July 2017, on dimension 225/45 R17 94W on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 tire versus MICHELIN Primacy 3 tire. MICHELIN Primacy 4 tire is 20% better than MICHELIN Primacy 3 tire.4 - wet braking performance Primacy 4 - MICHELIN Primacy 4 is rated "A" or "B" on the Wet Grip Item of the European labelling scale.5 - long-lasting performance Primacy 4 - New and Worn (worn means worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation for Tread wear indicator ECE R30r03f), on 205/55 R16 91V MICHELIN PRIMACY 4, is above the R117 European regulation wet grip threshold. Last km being understood as until the minimum legal tread depth (1.6 mm). Please refer to the minimum legal tread depth in your country.6 - MICHELIN Primacy 4 fuel efficiency - Rolling Resistance test conducted by TÜV SÜV Product Service, on Michelin's request, June-July 2017, on dimension 225/45 R17 94W. MICHELIN Primacy 4 generates 11% rolling resistance less than MICHELIN Primacy 3 tire.7 - awarded by ADAC - MICHELIN Primacy 3 has been awarded as "Good" by ADAC in 2015 and 2018 in 205/55 R16.
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OE [Vehicle Manufacturer] Sidewall Marking: * = BMW, MO = Mercedes-Benz, MO S1 = Mercedes-Benz Low Emission, AO = Audi, AOE = Audi Extended, A0 S1 = Audi Low Emission
OE Code [Original Equipment Key]: L = Lexus, MB = Mercedes-Benz, AU = Audi, BM = BMW, SU = Subaru
ZP = Zero Pressure Run-Flat Technology
ZP SR = Zero Pressure Short Range Run-Flat Technology
>> The sizes shown are average design values for tires measured on specified measuring rim widths. Some tires may vary from this value by +/-3% of the section height (affecting overall diameter), and +/-4% of the section width.
>> Section width varies approximately 0.2" (5mm) for every 0.5" change in rim width.
>> Tread patterns are often tuned to accomodate different tire widths. Tires for a particular dimension of a given tireline may vary in appearance from the tire shown in the photograph.
WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading. To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle. Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads. Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations.
DANGER: Never mount a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 17" diameter tire on a 17.5" rim.
Inflation pressure increase must not exceed the maximum pressure branded on the tire sidewall. When a customer requests a replacement tire with a lower speed rating than the original equipment tire, you must clearly communicate to him or her that the handling of the vehicle may be different, and that its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.
For high-speed driving, additional inflation pressure and possibly reduced tire loading and/or upsizing is required. In the absence of specific recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer, use the following guidelines based on those in the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.
For speeds over 160mph (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.
H-Speed Rated Sizes:
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 124 | 130 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 124 | 130 | 136 | 143 | 149 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 97 | 94 | 91 |
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 118 | 124 | 130 | 136 | 143 | 149 | 155 | 161 | 168 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 90 | 85 |
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 118 | 124 | 130 | 136 | 143 | 149 | 155 | 161 | 168 | 174 | 180 | 186 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 3 | 4.5 | 6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 90 | 85 |