King-Meiler HPZ vs Michelin Primacy 4

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests

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    King-Meiler HPZ 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 King-Meiler HPZ 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 King-Meiler HPZ performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, 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 King-Meiler HPZ 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricKing-Meiler HPZMichelin Primacy 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used124
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.36.0
    Latest test20202022
    Tire Lab Score74.194.6

    Tire Lab Score

    74.1
    Good · Summer
    94.6
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKing-Meiler HPZMichelin Primacy 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 2.0
    11
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    King-Meiler HPZ
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.3
    12
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    King-Meiler HPZ
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 2.3
    12
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    King-Meiler HPZ
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Michelin Primacy 4

    💧 Wet: King-Meiler HPZ vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    ☀️ Dry: King-Meiler HPZ vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: King-Meiler HPZ vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The King-Meiler HPZ wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    📏 Mileage: King-Meiler HPZ vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.

    🔋 Efficiency: King-Meiler HPZ vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the King-Meiler HPZ.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, King-Meiler HPZ or Michelin Primacy 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the King-Meiler HPZ ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The King-Meiler HPZ 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 King-Meiler HPZ 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 King-Meiler HPZ.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    King-Meiler HPZ 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 →