Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 29 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 Falken e.Ziex performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in mileage. 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 Falken e.Ziex still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Falken e.Ziex | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 24 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.8 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken e.Ziex
Michelin Primacy 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken e.Ziex | Michelin Primacy 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 24 | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 211 | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 112 | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Falken e.Ziex |
💧 Wet: Falken e.Ziex vs Michelin Primacy 4
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.3 and 5.4.
☀️ Dry: Falken e.Ziex vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken e.Ziex vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
📏 Mileage: Falken e.Ziex vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 4.3 for the Falken e.Ziex.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken e.Ziex vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken e.Ziex appears in 5 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 →