Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests

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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107: 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 Westlake Z 107 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 Westlake Z 107 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 74/100, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Westlake Z 107 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Westlake Z 107's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4Westlake Z 107
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used241
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank6.023.2
    Latest test20222023
    Tire Lab Score94.673.6

    Tire Lab Score

    94.6
    Excellent · Summer
    73.6
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4Westlake Z 107Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Avg rank 18.7
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Avg rank 25.0
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Avg rank 25.7
    Michelin Primacy 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Avg rank 27.5
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 18.0
    Michelin Primacy 4

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 18.7 for the Westlake Z 107.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 25.0 for the Westlake Z 107.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 25.7 for the Westlake Z 107.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 27.5 for the Westlake Z 107.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Westlake Z 107

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 18.0 for the Westlake Z 107.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Westlake Z 107?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Westlake Z 107.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Westlake Z 107 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 Westlake Z 107.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Westlake Z 107.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Westlake Z 107 in 1.

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