Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus: 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 Nereus NS805 Plus 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 dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
How the Nereus NS805 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nereus NS805 Plus 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
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 4 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 24 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 94.6 | 83 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4
Nereus NS805 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Nereus NS805 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Avg rank 7.0 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Avg rank 8.0 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 2.7 2 | No data | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🧊 Ice: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Nereus NS805 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nereus NS805 Plus ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Nereus NS805 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Nereus NS805 Plus 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 →