General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    2026 test data · 12 independent tests

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    General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Grabber X3 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appear in 12 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 General Grabber X3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 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 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The General Grabber X3 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
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricGeneral Grabber X3Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used210
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank3.06.5
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score84.992.3

    Tire Lab Score

    84.9
    Very Good · Summer
    92.3
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGeneral Grabber X3Michelin Primacy 4 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    General Grabber X3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    General Grabber X3
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.0
    2
    No data
    General Grabber X3
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.0
    No data
    General Grabber X3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    General Grabber X3
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.7
    General Grabber X3

    💧 Wet: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 4.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    🧊 Ice: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the General Grabber X3.

    🔋 Efficiency: General Grabber X3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, General Grabber X3 or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber X3 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The General Grabber X3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the General Grabber X3 ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus shows better mileage performance than the General Grabber X3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    General Grabber X3 appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in 10.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →