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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 31 tests, 2 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.

    How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Rotalla RU01 S Pace still wins on efficiency, 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Rotalla RU01 S Pace if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used247
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.016.0
    Latest test20222023
    Tire Lab Score94.687.2

    Tire Lab Score

    94.6
    Excellent · Summer
    87.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4Rotalla RU01 S PaceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    Michelin Primacy 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Avg rank 10.0
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 10.0 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7, with 2 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 →