Primacy A/S

About the Michelin Primacy A/S

All-Season High Performance/Ultra High Performance Passenger Car tire.

Features

* Circumferential grooves* Zig-zag sipes* M+S Rated* 55,000 Mile/90,000 km Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty (V/H/T-Rated)* 45,000 Mile/75,000 km Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty (W/Y-Rated)* Mileage Warranty Exceptions - Split Fitments and ZP (Zero Pressure) tires - the maximum Mileage Warranty for ZP tires is 30,000 miles/50,000 kms* Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty

Benefits

* Help to evacuate water from the tire's footprint and reduce the risk of hydroplaning* Provide excellent grip and enhanced traction on wet or light snow covered roads

Understanding the 285/45R22 XL size

In the size code 285/45R22, 285 is the section width in millimetres (about 11.2"). 45 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 45% of the width, or roughly 128.3 mm. R22 means radial construction on a 22-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 32.1".

The load index 114 means each tire supports up to 2,601 lbs — about 10,404 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol Y certifies the tire to 186 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

What the Michelin Primacy A/S is built for

The Michelin Primacy A/S is an all-season tire, balancing dry grip, wet traction and tread life across spring, summer and autumn conditions. It carries an M+S (mud and snow) marking for light winter service. Fitment category: Passenger Car, Performance, UHP.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 540 A A. The treadwear grade of 540 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $323.24 per tire, a full set of four costs $1292.96. That is about 31% above the average of the 99 tires we stock in this size, reflecting its position in the range. Backed by a 45,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $28.73 per 1,000 miles across the set.