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    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 26 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 77/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Michelin Primacy 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used224
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank14.26.0
    Latest test20212022
    Tire Lab Score77.394.6

    Tire Lab Score

    77.3
    Good · Summer
    94.6
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Michelin Primacy 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.7
    2
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 15.8
    1
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    1
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 12.7 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 15.8 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    📏 Mileage: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 or Michelin Primacy 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 appears in 2 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 →