Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus and Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 appear in 11 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 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.
How the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 10 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.3 | 82.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 264 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.6 45 | Avg rank 8.0 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 215 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.7 11 | No data | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.7 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 |
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 6.3 for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.0 for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601
The Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus or Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks higher on average than the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 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 Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appears in 10 independent tests, Triangle EffeX SUV TS 601 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →