Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 Tire Review
Winter Tire H - Speed rated
By Tabitha
Winter is perhaps the season wherein drivers feel the least security and control over their cars. Michelin understands this dilemma, and, in response, created the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3.
Winter Tire H - Speed rated
By Tabitha
Winter is perhaps the season wherein drivers feel the least security and control over their cars. Michelin understands this dilemma, and, in response, created the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3.
The Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 is a tire that focuses on giving drivers more maneuver control, more efficient braking, and smoother touring rides. With a tread design utilizing a sunflower-enriched Helio compound, this tire provides better handling, improved traction, and enhanced overall performance in snow. It also features Michelin’s StabiliGrip technology in its bidirectional, auto blocking, and variable-thickness sipes. This results in improved traction on snow and ice, handling, and acceleration.
Most of the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 sizes and models pass the Michelin Green X Standard. This means the tire offers low-rolling resistance and, consequently, reduces your fuel consumption and CO2 emission.
The Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 is available in a wide array of sizes. This tire’s width ranges from 195-225mm while its rim diameter ranges from 15”-17”. Based on these specifications, this tire can accommodate quite the spectrum of sports cars, sedans, crossovers, and SUVs.
With features that brave and pass the industry’s severe snow requirements, this tire is branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol. Its MSRP starts at roughly $130 and varies depending on your chosen size and vendor.
Tire Test Results
Control might be a good thing to have in a snow radial, but a great tire needs more than that. So, what else does the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 offer? Here’s what we found out from our test:
Pros
Cons
The Bottom Line
Overall, the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 provides stunning features that give drivers security and comfort during a ride in the snow or on ice. It’s slightly more expensive compared to some other brands, but considering its great features and reliability, every additional penny is justified. (The tire comes with a great warranty and should last longer than many similar models too.)
One thing to note is that this is a dedicated winter tire and does not provide the same handling on dry roads as an all season tire or summer tire does- but if you live in a place where you are driving in the snow for most of the winter you will definitely want to go with a dedicated winter tire like this, that you swap out for a summer tire.
Most of the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 sizes and models pass the Michelin Green X Standard. This means the tire offers low-rolling resistance and, consequently, reduces your fuel consumption and CO2 emission.
The Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 is available in a wide array of sizes. This tire’s width ranges from 195-225mm while its rim diameter ranges from 15”-17”. Based on these specifications, this tire can accommodate quite the spectrum of sports cars, sedans, crossovers, and SUVs.
With features that brave and pass the industry’s severe snow requirements, this tire is branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol. Its MSRP starts at roughly $130 and varies depending on your chosen size and vendor.
Tire Test Results
Control might be a good thing to have in a snow radial, but a great tire needs more than that. So, what else does the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 offer? Here’s what we found out from our test:
Pros
- The noise it produces is minimal, making for a quiet and comfortable ride.
- The tire brakes and stops as advertised- shorter stopping distance than many competitors.
- Paired with great handling, cornering, and stability, it indubitably inspires confidence in drivers.
- It performs well not only in wet and snow; it also works excellently in dry, slushy, and icy roads.
- The wear rate is above average, so the tire is likely to last for several seasons.
Cons
- Traction in deeper snow tends to be diminished
- You need to swap out this winter tire for a summer one when the seasons change.
The Bottom Line
Overall, the Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 provides stunning features that give drivers security and comfort during a ride in the snow or on ice. It’s slightly more expensive compared to some other brands, but considering its great features and reliability, every additional penny is justified. (The tire comes with a great warranty and should last longer than many similar models too.)
One thing to note is that this is a dedicated winter tire and does not provide the same handling on dry roads as an all season tire or summer tire does- but if you live in a place where you are driving in the snow for most of the winter you will definitely want to go with a dedicated winter tire like this, that you swap out for a summer tire.
Warranty
The Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 comes with warranties that are worth noting:
- Standard Limited Warranty—this covers defects in workmanship and materials throughout the lifespan of the original tread or for 6 years from when you bought it, whichever comes first.
- 35,000-Mile Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty—this guarantees that your tire will last at least 35,000 miles before a replacement is needed. As you may know, winter tires can take a good beating depending on where you live and the conditions you drive in.
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