michelin pilot sport 4 vs primacy 3

MichelinPRIMACY 3 ST 205/50R17 93W. $585. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV 295/35R21 107Y. $1,383. Michelin PILOT SPORT CUP 2 R (N0) 315/30ZR21 105Y. $762. Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S (MO1) 295/35ZR20 105Y. $978. Michelin PILOT SPORT CUP 2 (N0) 315/30ZR21 105Y. $349. Michelin PRIMACY SUV 235/60R18 103V. $251. Michelin PRIMACY 4 225/45R17 91W. $917. ThePrimacy is a touring tire, and will likely have a more compliant ride. The Pilot Sport 3 is an ultra high performance tire, think Ferraris, Corvettes, etc. If you drive like a madman and want ultimate grip, get the Pilot Sports. Otherwise the Primacy will almost certainly be quieter, have a more comfortable ride and last longer. level 2 Iknow that Michelin has updated the line and now PS4. But Primacy is still on sale (-25%). What would you choose? Need comfort, silence, handling. Michelin Pilot Primacy vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Slavas. February 2019 edited November -1 in Model S. I know that Michelin has updated the line and now PS4. But Primacy is still on sale (-25%). published1 year ago. FWD turbo (Kia Cerato GT) with 225/40 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on it. Bad (not really, but sort of). 1. Very little compromise on comfort. The recommended tyre inflation is 35 PSI. It is already high for a "normal" tyre. But it makes a low profile tyre very stiff and bumpy. TheMichelin Pilot Sport 4, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Continental PremiumContact 6 are three of the most researched tyres on Tyre Reviews, and as a result, perhaps three of the most difficult tyres to choose between. While there's plenty of test data online, I wanted to go one better. Jack Daniels Single Barrel Preis Deutschland. 02-16-2022, 0522 AM 1 Private Drives Bmw f31 330dJoin Date Aug 2019 Location Midlands, UK Primacy 4 vs Pilot Sport 4? Getting close to replacing my runflats, so looking at replacements. The Pilot Sport 4 and Primacy 4 are top contenders at the moment. I understand the marketing. PS4 is a UHP tyre with great grip and driving dynamics, the Primacy is a touring, comfort based tyre. I know the PS4's are well reviewed and so they've been top of my shortlist for a while. But does anyone know how much difference there is between them? I rarely find the limit of grip anyway, especially in the dry, so I'd consider trading a small amount of grip for increased comfort, lower noise, better fuel economy and longer wear. Especially seeing as this is my daily drive. However, I don't want to completely ruin the driving enjoyment of a car that's designed to be fun to drive. I don't want to put tyres onto a 330D if they were only really designed with a fiesta in mind. Price is similar for both sets. Thanks! 02-16-2022, 0625 AM 2 Banned Drives Ducati Diavel, BMW S1000XRJoin Date Feb 2022 Location Out in the cuds I have Primacy 4s on my Volvo wagon. I've been very pleased. Plenty of grip, low road noise and longevity. Attached Images 02-16-2022, 0736 AM 3 First Lieutenant Drives 2006 Z4MC + 2015 320D M-SportJoin Date Aug 2017 Location Liverpool, UK The Primacy 4 will be fine for a daily driver. Even the PS4 will be more comfortable than the Bridgestone/Pirelli/Goodyears RFTs BMW fit although they're all much better than the first gen. runflats. Unless they're the same price or cheaper, I'd only put PS4/PS4S on something that's going to be pushed a bit harder. They'll be fine on any car, a 318D for example, as you've still got 1600kg of car to carry safely through the corners, but it's how you attack the corners that will dictate if you really need the extra dry grip of the PS4 over all-round performance of the Primacy? 02-16-2022, 0811 AM 4 Private Drives Bmw f31 330dJoin Date Aug 2019 Location Midlands, UK Quote Originally Posted by coonz I have Primacy 4s on my Volvo wagon. I've been very pleased. Plenty of grip, low road noise and longevity. That's good to know, thank you. Sounds like it ticks all the major boxes. Quote Originally Posted by mmm-five The Primacy 4 will be fine for a daily driver. Even the PS4 will be more comfortable than the Bridgestone/Pirelli/Goodyears RFTs BMW fit although they're all much better than the first gen. runflats. Unless they're the same price or cheaper, I'd only put PS4/PS4S on something that's going to be pushed a bit harder. They'll be fine on any car, a 318D for example, as you've still got 1600kg of car to carry safely through the corners, but it's how you attack the corners that will dictate if you really need the extra dry grip of the PS4 over all-round performance of the Primacy? Thanks for this. Yeah the RFT I have are pretty rubbish, I have some Pirelli C7s on the front and Bridgestone S001s on the rear. Road noise is higher than I'd like, especially on the motorway. I guess everyone's definition of "pushed a bit harder" is different. The only time I come close to breaking traction day to day is in the wet and even then only under hard acceleration, but I don't want a car that I have to nurse around corners. I guess I'm also concerned with steering feel - on my old E46 I ended up with a set of tyres that tramlined everywhere. I don't have that problem now but I don't want to end up with a car that's horrible to drive. I suppose the Primacys aren't exactly budget ditchfinders. EDIT I've found only one review that tests the PS4 and Primacy 4 at the same time, and it can be found here The site is in Chinese so use Google Translate. The Primacy gets referred to as the "Haoyue" for some reason. Surprisingly, the Primacy beats out all the performance tyres being tested, including the PS4. But comfort/noise were closer than expected, and subjective handling isn't tested. If only Tyre Reviews on Youtube would do a comparison! Last edited by mmarkk1990; 02-16-2022 at 0327 PM.. 02-18-2022, 0354 PM 5 Lieutenant Drives 2017 BMW 440i Gran CoupeJoin Date Jun 2020 Location Chicago I have the ps4 and I'm very pleased with the ride quality and responsiveness compared to the dws06. I'll likely buy the ps4 again Attached Images __________________//'17 F36 440i Mineral Grey //MPPSK w/carbon tips //Apex ARC8 255/40/18 //MST intake //AutoTechnik brace 02-21-2022, 0414 AM 6 Captain Drives F31 LCI 340iXJoin Date Mar 2020 Location Europe I have experience with both, unfortunately not on the same car. If I have to sum it up, Primacy 4 is a well-balanced tire, while PS4 outperforms it in terms of dry grip, and braking. Can't comment on wet performance not driven enough on both, but I am not a fan of Michelins in the wet in general. In my experience, PS4 has similar possibly better ride quality. According to the data, they should be similar also in terms of life span. My choice out of these two would be definitely PS4, but there might be tires better suited for you from other brands. What tires do you use now? 02-21-2022, 0624 AM 7 Private Drives Bmw f31 330dJoin Date Aug 2019 Location Midlands, UK Thanks for the replies! Quote If I have to sum it up, Primacy 4 is a well-balanced tire, while PS4 outperforms it in terms of dry grip, and braking. Can't comment on wet performance not driven enough on both, but I am not a fan of Michelins in the wet in general. In my experience, PS4 has similar possibly better ride quality. According to the data, they should be similar also in terms of life span. My choice out of these two would be definitely PS4, but there might be tires better suited for you from other brands. Interesting. That pretty much correlates to what I've seen so far. Problem is, living in the UK, that wet performance is probably more important than dry. I can't remember the last time I reached the limit in the dry! At the moment I have a terrible blend of Pirelli Cinturato P7 on the front and Bridgestone Potenza S001 on the rear. The car handles and performs just fine but noise is worse than I'd like it to be. I know the F30 isn't that quiet to start with but I had better tyres on at one point and the difference was noticeable. With all this said, I think my preference now is the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 or the 6 if they come in the right sizes. They seem to have the edge in handling, noise and wear, but lose out to the PS4 slightly in ride comfort - based on lots of internet searches! 02-21-2022, 0758 AM 8 Captain Drives F31 LCI 340iXJoin Date Mar 2020 Location Europe Quote Originally Posted by mmarkk1990 With all this said, I think my preference now is the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 or the 6 if they come in the right sizes. They seem to have the edge in handling, noise and wear, but lose out to the PS4 slightly in ride comfort - based on lots of internet searches! Exactly that would be my recommendation. F1 Asymmetric 5 is an excellent, rounded performance tire with superior wet handling. Personally, I would consider the Goodyear a more comfortable tire, but it's quite difficult to compare - very different compounds, and construction, as PS4 has noticeably tougher sidewalls. That's also why even PS4 is possibly a bit sharper in handling, but Asymmetric 5 has lovely progression. PS4 has better dry braking. The best would be to wait for the reputable reviews of Asymmetric 6, as it is not clear if they will be a clear successor while I have absolutely no doubts they will be great, they can be pretty different from Asy 5. 02-21-2022, 0307 PM 9 Private Drives Bmw f31 330dJoin Date Aug 2019 Location Midlands, UK Quote Originally Posted by J555 Exactly that would be my recommendation. F1 Asymmetric 5 is an excellent, rounded performance tire with superior wet handling. Personally, I would consider the Goodyear a more comfortable tire, but it's quite difficult to compare - very different compounds, and construction, as PS4 has noticeably tougher sidewalls. That's also why even PS4 is possibly a bit sharper in handling, but Asymmetric 5 has lovely progression. PS4 has better dry braking. The best would be to wait for the reputable reviews of Asymmetric 6, as it is not clear if they will be a clear successor while I have absolutely no doubts they will be great, they can be pretty different from Asy 5. Great minds think alike! That's what I'll do for now, I still have some life left in my current tyres so I can wait for some reviews. Thanks 02-21-2022, 0400 PM 10 Lieutenant Colonel Drives F31 335D XDriveJoin Date Sep 2020 Location Scotland PS4 sidewalls are softer than F1 AS5's which are softer than the PS4S. I've got the PS4S on the BMW and AS5's on the Impreza. Both are excellent in the wet and you'll be more than happy regardless of which version you go for; I had no problem pushing on pretty hard last summer with the PS4S even in monsoon conditions with water pouring over the road. I can't compare directly because of the different cars which actually gives the feeling that the F1's are significantly stiffer than the PS4S but that's just down to the extra 400kg the BMW is carrying. Yes, back to back you'll maybe be able to tell a difference on the public road when driving hard but if you pick one you'll be happy with it because you won't know any better. It's not as if you're going from a great tyre to a terrible ditch finder. And when the PS5 and AS6 inevitably come out they will be better, but that won't make the tyres you've got fitted to your car suddenly turn into dangerous wooden blocks! 02-22-2022, 0514 AM 11 Private Drives Bmw f31 330dJoin Date Aug 2019 Location Midlands, UK That's also my thinking - I'm unlikely to be able to tell the difference unless I tested them back to back! The PS5 and AS6 are already available in some sizes - I can get them for the front but not the rear. I'll wait a bit to see reviews and whether they expand the range. 02-22-2022, 1107 AM 12 Lieutenant Colonel Drives F31 335D XDriveJoin Date Sep 2020 Location Scotland Latest UHP tyre test from TyreReviews One thing I would ask is if you really need the UHP segment of tyre if you're only driving briskly. I haven't found the limit of the PS4S even when giving it grief over a sustained period. If I didn't have occasional right foot issues I'd be more than happy with the Primacy given how good the higher mileage tyres are these days; gone are the days of tyres made of plastic. 02-22-2022, 0128 PM 13 Captain Drives 435D Estoril BlueJoin Date Jan 2018 Location East Sussex Quote One thing I would ask is if you really need the UHP segment of tyre if you're only driving briskly. I haven't found the limit My way of looking at that is, whatever level of concentration and observation you have, people do stupid things such as pull out of a side road in your path. That happened to me 30 years ago whilst I was within the posted limit, they just didn't look my way after a car passed them coming my way, they took it as the moment to move forward into my path. Anyway my point is, the best grip wet and dry could mean the difference between stopping short or having an impact, so I go with the best I can get even though I don't 'push on'. Tyre reviews comparison tests allow us to work out what the best are. 02-22-2022, 0132 PM 14 Private Drives Bmw f31 330dJoin Date Aug 2019 Location Midlands, UK Just to clarify tyre groups, the PS4 and Goodyear AS5 are UHP tyres. The PS4S and the tyres in that video are UUHP - one step up. I definitely don't need that! UHP vs "standard" premium is certainly still a valid debate for me. 02-23-2022, 0927 AM 15 Captain Drives F32 428i XdriveJoin Date Aug 2020 Location Texas Quote Originally Posted by mmarkk1990 Thanks for the replies! Quote If I have to sum it up, Primacy 4 is a well-balanced tire, while PS4 outperforms it in terms of dry grip, and braking. Can't comment on wet performance not driven enough on both, but I am not a fan of Michelins in the wet in general. In my experience, PS4 has similar possibly better ride quality. According to the data, they should be similar also in terms of life span. My choice out of these two would be definitely PS4, but there might be tires better suited for you from other brands. Interesting. That pretty much correlates to what I've seen so far. Problem is, living in the UK, that wet performance is probably more important than dry. I can't remember the last time I reached the limit in the dry! At the moment I have a terrible blend of Pirelli Cinturato P7 on the front and Bridgestone Potenza S001 on the rear. The car handles and performs just fine but noise is worse than I'd like it to be. I know the F30 isn't that quiet to start with but I had better tyres on at one point and the difference was noticeable. With all this said, I think my preference now is the Goodyear Asymmetric 5 or the 6 if they come in the right sizes. They seem to have the edge in handling, noise and wear, but lose out to the PS4 slightly in ride comfort - based on lots of internet searches! From researching stuff, if you did want to go the uhp summer route, falken Azenis fk510 have excellent wet performance. They actually just introduced the 520's but I don't think that's coming for a few more months The conti's are also an amazing choice especially in the wet. I can attest. They're also usually cheaper than Michelin and have just as good of performance. I've compared with my friend on pilot a/s 3+ to my conti's and it's a good comparison. Both contenders are manufactured by Michelin to provide an optimal touring experience under all-season conditions. It means that they can deliver refined ride quality with a higher speed rating than regular all-terrain tires throughout the is a touring tire, with a symmetrical tread pattern, designed to provide excellent performance to passenger vehicles. Besides providing an enhanced grip on snowy roads, it also delivers the ultimate handling experience on wet and icy is an asymmetrical tire that provides premium on-road grip and precision handling. It delivers a quiet and comfortable ride for extended mileage. It is known for its high durability and supreme mileage to Pilot, Primacy has a better tread pattern, grip & handling on dry roads, and enhanced durability. But lacks behind when it comes to wet road handling, grip on snowy roads, and energy By Side ComparisonMichelin Pilot MXM44 Michelin Primacy MXM44Comparison TableSpecificationsMichelin Pilot MXM4Michelin Primacy MXM4Tire TypeTouring TireTouring TireTread TypeSymmetricalAsymmetricalTire SeasonAll-seasonAll-seasonAvailable Sizes, Inches16, 17, 1817, 18, 19, 20VehiclePassenger carPassenger carMileage Warranty50,000 miles55,000 milesStandard Limited Warranty6 Years6 YearsUTQG Rating300AA500AAATread Wear IndicatorYesYesCost 245/45R17 $ $Tread DesignPilot has a symmetrical tread design which means that its inner and outer halves are identical. It consists of three ribs, two narrow circumferential grooves, and two wide & edged circumferential grooves adjacent to shoulder blocks. The central rib is embedded with two notches which makes its shape look like a series of the letter S’. While the remaining ribs are divided by lateral grooves to make parallelogram-shaped tread blocks with a single notch on each block. Its shoulder blocks are comparatively smaller with relatively small lateral grooves. It has a moderate siping pattern on each tread tread design of Primacy is Asymmetric which indicates that its tread pattern is not uniform throughout the length. It is comprised of three central ribs, three straight circumferential grooves, and one zig-zag circumferential groove on its outer side. Its inner shoulder and two adjacent ribs have parallelogram-shaped tread blocks with lateral grooves and zig-zag sipes. On the other side outer side, one shoulder and one rib have curved tread blocks of the same size, same-sized lateral groves but with a straight siping pattern. Its inner shoulder has a square-shaped dimple while its outer shoulder has two semi-circled-shaped dimples to provide aquaplaning during maneuvering. Generally, its lateral grooves are wider, circumferential grooves are smaller, and shoulder blocks are larger compared to its ComparisonOn dry roads, Primacy would have a better grip since its contact patch is comparatively higher than its competitor. It’s because of having narrower circumferential grooves and relatively smaller notches which indicates a low void ratio in Primacy. Even though primacy takes the lead, Pilot would still have a decent on-road wet roads, Primacy takes the lead once again because of having a larger contact patch and high-density siping. But Pilot would also be decent on wet roads due to having adequate siping snowy conditions, Pilot would perform comparatively better since its circumferential grooves are comparatively wider, especially the outer ones. They encapsulate the snow and throw it away from the vehicle. The grip of Primacy on snowy roads would not be adequate since its circumferential grooves are not wide enough to evacuate the icy roads, Primacy would perform well since its contact patch is relatively higher and it also has high-density siping. Due to moderate sipe-density and contact patch, Pilot would perform MXM4Primacy MXM4Dry GripModerateHighWet GripModerateHighSnow GripHighLowIce GripModerateHighHandling ComparisonHaving comparatively larger shoulder blocks gives Primacy the advantage of being the better tire in handling operations on dry roads. On the other hand, Pilot would have lower handling on dry roads due to relatively lower shoulder blocks which means having a lower contact siping density in Pilot’s shoulders is relatively higher than its competitor’s shoulders. This would improve its handling or steering operation on wet roads. But the hydroplaning resistivity of Primacy during maneuvering would also be decent and it can perform better wet larger lateral grooves on its shoulders, Primacy would perform exceptionally well in snowy conditions. These larger shoulder grooves would provide maximum space for ice to get encapsulated and be thrown away from the vehicle during steering icy roads, Pilot would have better handling efficiency due to high-density siping on its shoulder blocks. Primacy would perform moderately since it also has a decent siping density on its shoulder MXM4Primacy MXM4Dry HandlingLowHighWet HandlingHighModerateSnow HandlingLowHighIce HandlingHighModerateComparison of Hydroplaning ResistivityOn wet roads, the best option would be Pilot. Even though its siping density lacks behind its competitor, its hydroplaning resistivity would be comparatively better due to the high void ratio and comparatively larger circumferential & NoiseHaving a high void ratio and more tread depth makes Pilot more uncomfortable and noisier compared to its competitor. It’s because wider grooves not only allow water or mud but also air which gets trapped and starts colliding with the tread walls, this is what causes noise and makes the journey in this case, Primacy wins the race of being the quieter and more comfortable tire than its & SpeedLoad and speed rating of both ratings and values of identical size are being mentioned lbs.RatingValueRatingValuePilot 245/45R17H130 mph951521Primacy 245/45R17H130 mph991709As we can see and conclude that the speed rating of both tires is equivalent but Primacy can withstand more load under the same conditions compared to its Resistance and Fuel EfficiencyThe resistance between the road and the tire, while it’s moving, is known as the rolling resistance. It can also be quantified as the energy consumed by the tires to overcome the resistance. The energy loss in this phenomenon is known as hysteresis. The hysteresis is directly related to the contact patch of the tire which means that the tire with a low void ratio would consume more energy to overcome the rolling that definition, it is clear that Primacy would have more energy consumption since it has a low void ratio and high contact patch. So Pilot is the winner in this race and a more energy-efficient is slightly more expensive than its competitor which is unjustified since its competitor is better in many aspects such as on-road handling, mud-terrain traction, comfort, load endurance, and durability. The cost of a single unit of Michelin Pilot MXM4 245/45R17 and Primacy MXM4 245/45R17 is $ and $ SummaryPilot has;Better grip on snowy handling on wet and icy miles of mileage energy high has;Better grip on dry, wet, and icy handling on dry and snowy load endurance. © 2023 Compare The Tire - All Rights Reserved Michelin Primacy 4 vs Primacy 3 After a long waited 6 years, Michelin finally launch the successor of Primacy 3 in 2017. Based on the press test results of Primacy 4 from 2018 till 2020, it managed to bag first or 2nd place close to 40% of the time. This makes it on of the best performing touring class tireline. Let’s have a quick look on how much improvement Primacy 4 made against it predecessor. The comparison below utilizes the EU label data and also marketing data directly from Michelin. We will use a common touring tire size of 225/45 R17 as our basis. Wet Braking Michelin Primacy 4 A Michelin Primacy 3 A Primacy 4 is able to maintain is A label ranking compared to the Primacy 3. This came as no surprise as wet braking is one of the key focus of this tireline. Aquaplaning worn Michelin Primacy 4 +20% According to the marketing text, Primacy 4 is able to dissipate much more water 20% compared to primacy 3 even when the tires are worn. Rolling Resistance Michelin Primacy 4 C ,+11% Michelin Primacy 3 C The Primacy 4 was still ranked “C” in rolling resistance which is the same ranking as Primacy 3. However on the marketing disclosure, the Primacy 4 was noted to be 11% better compared to Primacy 3. Wear Michelin Primacy 4 +20% As Primacy 3 was extremely good in wear, we were thinking what will Michelin bring to the table this time around? Michelin noted that the Primacy 4 has a 20% mileage improvement compare to its predecessor which is the cherry on the cake 🙂 Performance over life time One of the major push from Michelin with its newer tireline was to show that its performance still maintains over the tire life time. This was shown via a worn tire test* indicating its superior performance over life time. * Wet braking test, between 80 and 20 kph, conducted by TÜV SÜD product service, on Michelin’s request, between June and July 2017, on dimension 205/55 R16 91V on VW Golf 7 comparing MICHELIN PRIMACY 4 versus BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T001 EVO; CONTINENTAL PREMIUM CONTACT 5;DUNLOP BLURESPONSE; GOODYEAR EFFICIENT GRIP PERFORMANCE; PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 BLUE Summary Overall, Primacy 4 is an excellent successor product which demonstrates better wet braking , rolling resistance and wear performances. It also comes with new performance over life time features to ensure your “Safety is made to last“ Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pilot Sport 4As a certified test winner, Michelin’s Primacy 4 is a hugely popular premium touring tire which covers tire sizes from 15″ till 20″. While on the other hand, the Pilot Sport 4 PS4 which is also a test winner on its own , is a max performance summer tire which is the best street legal alternative to a race track tire. While you would imagine the Pilot Sport 4 to be focused on the higher inch sizes, based on our price table data Pilot Sport 4 actually crossed paths with Primacy 4 13 times. Hence if you are one of the lucky owners of these sizes you might want to ask what is the difference between Pilot Sport 4 and Primacy 4? Let’s take a closer look. Press test Results below were taken from the Autohome press test results in conjunction with Autobild. 10 tires were tested in the Contidrom proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between Primacy 4 vs Pilot Sport 4 based on the relevant performance category. The Primacy 4 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective comfort evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 8 while tire B is graded 7, A is better than B by 5%. The natural scaling does not really make sense in evaluation whereby the max number is 10. Primacy 4 vs Pilot Sport 4 The tire size of interest is 225/45 R17 which is a common tire size for Audi A3 and Hyundai Elantra. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice is the highly sporty Volkswagen Golf GTI. Volkswagen Golf GTI in action. Wet The friction of coefficient of the tire/road dramatically decreases in wet roads compared to dry roads. Hence it is more likely to get into a road accident during wet conditions rather than on a sunny day. It was so important that the EU label has wet braking as one of its three criteria. Primacy 4 has a clear advantage when it comes to wet braking as it managed to stop feet earlier than Pilot Sport 4. Instead of braking distance, the clear difference in wet braking can also be illustrated with vehicle speed. At the time when Primacy 4 has completely stopped, Pilot Sport 4 is still running at a speed of km/h 14 mph. The speed might look relatively low but every speed/distance counts when you are facing an emergency braking situation. Similar trend continued in wet handling but at a smaller margin as Primacy 4 was only seconds faster than Pilot Sport 4 throughout the wet handling track. However when it came to aquaplaning, Pilot Sport 4 took the lead with the highest slip speed among the competition at km/h compared to the lower km/h of Primacy 4. Overall, it is clear that Primacy 4 is more dominant when it comes to wet braking & handling while Pilot Sport 4 excels in aquaplaning. Pilot Sport 4 – in wet braking – in wet handling + in aquaplaning Dry Even though dry performances are not as critical as wet due to the shorter braking distance, it still plays a major role as it is the default driving condition. The results in dry were tightly contested with Primacy 4 out braking Pilot Sport 4 by only feet. While in dry handling, Pilot Sport 4 managed a higher average lap speed of 70 mph compared to km/h mph. Overall both tires were extremely competitive in dry and they were almost indistinguishable. Pilot sport 4 in dry braking + in dry handling Rolling Resistance When it comes to extreme sporty tires, rolling resistance is definitely not something the user has in mind when purchasing the tire. However with the sustainability topic being more prevalent, it is good to know where they stand. For a maximum performance tire, you would expect rolling resistance to be a low priority for Pilot Sport 4. This was reflected from the test results as Pilot Sport 4 has a lower rolling resistance coefficient value of compared to of Primacy 4.. Pilot sport 4 -18% in rolling resistance Noise Both tires were equally matched when it comes to interior noise with Pilot Sport 4 having a slight edge of dB compared to Primacy 4 at a rolling speed of 50km/h. While in the comfort region Primacy 4 being in the touring segment, yields a higher comfort rating of 7/10 compared to the of Pilot Sport 4. Pilot Sport 4 + in interior noise in comfort Price Due to its product positioning of Pilot Sport 4 in the max performance summer segment, it is priced at a much higher premium compared to Primacy 4. From our database, it ranges from 10-20% depending on the tire size. For example Tire size 205/55R16 Primacy 4 RM 340 Pilot Sport 4 RM 388 Difference +14% more expensive for Pilot Sport 4. Summary Apart from aquaplaning, Primacy 4 is able to either match or beat Pilot Sport 4 in the other performances. With a 10-20% more price tag for Pilot Sport 4, Primacy 4 is the clear winner in this head to head battle !

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