Michelin Primacy 3 ST Questions & Answers

I seem to remember seeing XM2 and Primacy 4 having similar wear ratings stamped to the sidewall, I'd imagine you will get excellent Mileage on the Primacy's based on their reputation

Look at your driver side door. They indicate the tyre psi or at most you ask your tyre specialist

I always go with 35, driving without any issues for 5 years.

I'm just a limo driver, not a tyre expert, so I don't know whether it would be suitable for your Prius - suggest you ask a tyre fitter. Regarding wear, please refer to my review - I have no further information to offer.

Michelin PS4 is for performance and grip.

Michelin Primacy 3ST is for comfort and quietness. Look up the Michelin Cushion Guard technology.

What vehicle is that for and what size is it? What pressure are you running at?

Ford Mondeo zetec sedan and size is 215/50R17. Pressure is 36 psi (recommended by manufacturer). In summer use 34 psi.

My son gets car sick due to bouncy ride which was not the case in previous car (mitsubishi magna)
So I am looking for comfort and which tyre would you suggest?

Primacy 3 ST are the ultimate

I would be asking the dealer these questions. I am happy with my tyres and very little road noise.

Hi David, in this size, you will be looking at the Primacy SUV, that is equivalent to the Primacy 3ST but for SUV.

I have them on my Mazda CX 5 and they are extremely quiet. Probably the quietest tyre you can get due to our Even Peak technology.

Come over to Tyreplus Glen Waverley and we can discuss more in detail or any Tyreplus around you. Michelin has a 30 day satisfaction guarantee.

The Primacy 3ST is probably the quietest tyre available in the market. There has been a lot of reviews on the noise and comfort. Personally, after doing 124,000 km on these and now running the Pilot Sport 4, I can confirm that these are a lot quieter than the Pilot Sport 4 or anything else in the market.

Being a sales rep previously, I've also driven on a lot of country roads.

Head over to Tyreplus Glen Waverley to have a look at these tyres. Michelin has a 30 day satisfaction guarantee. If you don't like it within 30 days, Michelin will credit you back for something else.

I now work in Tyreplus Glen Waverley.

I don't find them noisy at all

Thanks all. @ Alphonso ide drop by however I'm in mid north coast nsw . Appreciate your expert advice. Thank you.

What size tyres are you running? Speed and Load rating?

Pirelli Cinturato P7 comes in that size and is very quiet and has exceptional wet grip. Would be perfect for the Commodore. About $235 per tyre from a quick search.

Hi Captain Curley. The car I drive originally had the Bridgestone Turanza. They weren't very good. The Michelins made a big difference with tyre noise. They are very quiet, and comfortable. I do think the price is higher than the Potenza, but I feel they are worth it.

Hope this helps.

The Michelin Primacy 3 ST is a very quiet tyre and plenty of grip in dry and wet. Your size has a "W" speed rating, so constructed for performance. I have Potenza s001 on a Honda Civic Sport 215/45/17 and they get noisy after every 5,000 klms and MUST be rotated. I even corresponded with Bridgestone about the problem. Highly recommend the Michelin ( and have had 3 sets on a 200kw Aurion ). Hope this helps.

Hi Gordy.

From my experience with the Lancer, it should be quieter on coarse surfaces, but it will not be silent. On smooth bitumen my car is now near silent - I can hear the engine and transmission now - where there was some rumble and roar before. The Mazda is almost as noisy as the Lancer when it comes out of the showroom - neither car will ever be completely isolated from road noise, IMHO. As I said in my review, the road noise is dramatically reduced with the Michelins, though.

I can only speak for myself on this, but I consider the Michelins to have been money well spent, not only for the noise reduction, but also for the better wet road grip than my original tyres. The wet grip is something I cannot comment on for the Mazda as I have no experience with their handling in rain.

I hope this helps you a bit.

Hi Buddy...The answer to your question is YES!!! The extra money is worth it. We have just done 20000km and the noise is none, it's like having new tyres.

Hi Gordy, 205.50.17 in Primacy 3St are a 93W ( load 93 and speed rating of "W" or 270 KmPH), so the tyres are clearly meant for performance. They are a very quiet tyre, but as stated in replies above, not silent. I have Bridgestone S001 on a Civic Sport and they are much much noisier than Primacy 3 ST, and require rotation every 5,000 klm.

So, if they are within your budget, they are worth the price ( $240 at Jaxs less $100 back on 4 tyres).

Hi Trevorjack,
I use the Michelin Primacy 3 ST on a Toyota Aurion and recently recommended them to a friend to put on his Subaru Liberty Outback 2012. After 10,000 klms he is very happy with the Primacy 3 ST's for grip and low noise for highway driving. He was replacing expensive Yokohama Geolandar's.
If you are going off road in your Jeep, you might consider the OEM tyres for 2013 Nissan X-trail T31 4x4 which is the Dunlop Grandtrek ST20. We run these on two X-trails and they are very quiet and long wearing (still looking terrific at 30,000 Klms with regular rotations). The Dunlops are more expensive than the 3 ST's, for 17" rims but still well priced around $220 (Tyresales.com.au).
I would pick the Dunlop ST20 over the Primacy 3ST or the Bridgstone Duellers which were OEM on the earlier X-trail T31 we have.
The Dunlops also come in an All Terrain tyre 'AT3', but I have not used them. I have run B.F.Goodrich All Terrains on my Landcruiser for the past 10 years..
Good luck.

I was told Michelin has a version for ix35 too. Or else you could try Yokohama. They make good tyres with less cabin noise. In fact, I've done some long driving and found Michelin extremely good in terms of grip and noise reduction. Good luck.

I've had the Primacy 3 ST on my ix35 for the past 65,000Km and highly recommend them. They handle the wet perfectly and they make tight steep cornering feel like you're on rails. Most of my driving is long haul over both nasty and nice secondary roads and they handle all types perfectly. As for being quiet, I think the road surface counts because they are noticeable, however, having said that, they are whisper quiet on the rare occasions that I drive along a freeway.

ive had them only now for 5000km,, im hoping being replacements for the mxv8 that ill get 70000km,, being Michelin i dont think ill be disapointed in the mileage, i never have been.. The tyre store are all backing them.

I have been using Michelin on my VW and Subaru vehicles since 1990 and always managed 95000+ km per set, I also found the comfortable and not sensitive to balancing or rotation issues, unlike the Bridgestone, Goodyear & Yokohamas I tried from time to time. The Bridgestones and Goodyears were very hard, slippery in the wet, and uneven wear patterns - giving 45000 per set! Yokohama I had multiple out of round and uneven wear pattern issues. So only one brand for me Michelin.

My first set of tires on Ford SMax was Primacy HP the second was Primacy LC then 2 more sets on Primacy 3st. Currently did 106000km my comment, Primacy HP pricy hard but more on performace. Noise I dont bother. Primacy LC less pricy Ok but Primacy 3st most reasonable for my heavier MPV always try to mantain at least 250 ressure. No complaint considering my MPV CARRIES NO SPARE TIRE!☺

I have no idea about the DB or sound rate, I just know they are the quietest and most comfortable tyres I have ever had. I read somewhere that they were made for the Asian and Australian markets and were not available in Europe. I had some visitors from the UK here last month who were amazed at how soft the ride was and how quiet the tyres were. They are great.

I am by no means a tyre expert. My opinion is that the car manufacturers put loads of research and money into determining the right size tyre for each car so I wonder why we often override that research and go for something different based on what we think, a mate tells us or a tyre salesman says. I always stick with stock sizes. The one thing I can say is that these Primacy 3 ST tyres are sensational.

You should direct this question to the tyre centre of your choice and check your car manual. There is an allowance which you must not exceed. Normally, changing tyre sizes is not recommended as you will change your speedometer reading. If your speedometer under state your true speed, you are more likely to get speeding fines. Also, it will affect your car's handling & wheel arch clearance etc. Finally, you may even attract a un-roadworthy infringement.

The Michelin Primacy 3ST is made in Thailand for all markets except China as they make it for their market only. Cant comment on the Chinese ones but unless you reside in China you cant buy them as they are only sold in China.

Just got some from JAX Artarmon in Sydney and they are made in China. Definitely says that on the tyre. I expressed some concern and rang the guy up. At this stage it is a bit early to tell but he says Michelin have strict quality controls and the tyre should be as good those made in Europe. He then went on to say that most standard car tyres are sourced from Asia, but for the more performance type cars the tyres were sourced from Europe. So as I said, we'll see. He said he stands by his products but did not go so far as to say if you have any problems we'll replace them.

The Michelin Primacy 3ST i bought is made in Thailand. Don't know about Chinese one...