Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests

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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2: 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 NS2 appear in 25 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.

    How the Nankang NS2 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 and Nankang NS2 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 Nankang NS2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4Nankang NS2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used241
    Best rank#1#6
    Avg rank6.035.0
    Latest test20222020
    Tire Lab Score94.6

    Tire Lab Score

    94.6
    Excellent · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4Nankang NS2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Avg rank 44.0
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Avg rank 36.0
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    No data
    Michelin Primacy 4

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 44.0 for the Nankang NS2.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 36.0 for the Nankang NS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Nankang NS2.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Nankang NS2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nankang NS2

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Nankang NS2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Nankang NS2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Nankang NS2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang NS2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks better than the Nankang NS2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang NS2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Nankang NS2 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 →