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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1

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

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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1: 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 and Nankang AS1 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 Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.

    How the Nankang AS1 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 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 Nankang AS1 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Nankang AS1 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4Nankang AS1
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used242
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.05.7
    Latest test20222020
    Tire Lab Score94.679.7

    Tire Lab Score

    94.6
    Excellent · Summer
    79.7
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4Nankang AS1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Nankang AS1
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Nankang AS1
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Avg rank 5.4
    1
    Nankang AS1
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    		No data
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 1.5
    11
    Nankang AS1

    Tests used in this comparison

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

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1

    The Nankang AS1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1

    The Nankang AS1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1

    The Nankang AS1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Nankang AS1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang AS1

    The Nankang AS1 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Nankang AS1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang AS1 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nankang AS1 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 Nankang AS1 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 Nankang AS1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Nankang AS1 in 2, 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 →