Alliance 030EX vs Michelin Primacy 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Alliance 030EX and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 25 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Alliance 030EX performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Alliance 030EX and Michelin Primacy 4 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Alliance 030EX's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Alliance 030EX | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 24 |
| Best rank | #10 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 32.0 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Alliance 030EX
Michelin Primacy 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Alliance 030EX | Michelin Primacy 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 50.0 | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 19.0 | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Alliance 030EX vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 50.0 for the Alliance 030EX.
☀️ Dry: Alliance 030EX vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 19.0 for the Alliance 030EX.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Alliance 030EX vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
📏 Mileage: Alliance 030EX vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
🔋 Efficiency: Alliance 030EX vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Alliance 030EX.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Alliance 030EX or Michelin Primacy 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Alliance 030EX.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Alliance 030EX across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks better than the Alliance 030EX.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Alliance 030EX.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Alliance 030EX appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →