Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion

    2026 test data · 11 independent tests

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    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion: 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 Z-Max Zealion 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 tests.

    How the Z-Max Zealion performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Z-Max Zealion are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Z-Max Zealion's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4 PlusZ-Max Zealion
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used101
    Best rank#1#7
    Avg rank6.537.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score92.3

    Tire Lab Score

    92.3
    Excellent · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4 PlusZ-Max ZealionWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.6
    264
    Avg rank 48.0
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.6
    45
    Avg rank 38.0
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.3
    215
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.7
    11
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.7
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 48.0 for the Z-Max Zealion.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 38.0 for the Z-Max Zealion.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to no data for the Z-Max Zealion.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Z-Max Zealion.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Z-Max Zealion.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus or Z-Max Zealion?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks higher on average than the Z-Max Zealion.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Z-Max Zealion across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks better than the Z-Max Zealion.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Z-Max Zealion.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appears in 10 independent tests, Z-Max Zealion 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 →