Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 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 Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 25 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in 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 Michelin Primacy 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 24 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.8 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.4 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Cooper Zeon RS3 G1
Michelin Primacy 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 | Michelin Primacy 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 2 | No data | Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
💧 Wet: Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
❄️ Snow: Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
📏 Mileage: Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1.
🔋 Efficiency: Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 or Michelin Primacy 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Cooper Zeon RS3 G1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Cooper Zeon RS3 G1 appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
