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    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    2026 test data · 12 independent tests

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    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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 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 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, 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 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 Plus if

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

    Test profile

    MetricMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used210
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank14.26.5
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score77.392.3

    Tire Lab Score

    77.3
    Good · Summer
    92.3
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxtrek MAXIMUS M1Michelin Primacy 4 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 12.7
    2
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 15.8
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    1
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.7
    Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1

    💧 Wet: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 12.7 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 15.8 for the Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

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

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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 Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 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, Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 or Michelin Primacy 4 Plus?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus 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 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus 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 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 →