Michelin 285/60 R18 116V Primacy SUV 2024

Michelin Primacy SUV 285/60 R18 116V 2024 is a road-focused SUV tyre designed for compatible vehicles requiring a 285 mm section width, 60-series profile and 18-inch wheel. This configuration carries a 116V service description, with load index 116 corresponding to a maximum load of 1,250 kg per tyre and V speed rating allowing speeds up to 240 km/h. Michelin documentation confirms the 285/60 R18 116V Primacy SUV fitment, while Michelin's current successor listing for this size is the Primacy SUV+ 116V. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Road Handling and Steering Response

The Primacy SUV is designed for predominantly paved-road SUV driving, with a road-oriented construction intended to provide stable contact, predictable steering and controlled handling. The broad 285 mm footprint supports straight-line stability, while the 60-series profile provides a balance between road response and sidewall cushioning.

Dry-Road Performance

The wide contact area is suited to stable dry-road handling and controlled cornering. The relatively tall sidewall of the 60-series profile helps absorb road irregularities compared with lower-profile SUV tyres, while maintaining predictable steering behaviour. Actual handling depends on vehicle configuration, alignment, tyre pressure, load and road conditions.

Wet-Road Performance

The Primacy SUV is intended for confident everyday road use in wet conditions, with tread channels designed to help manage water across the contact patch. This supports predictable wet-road traction and braking, although actual performance varies with tread condition, inflation pressure, temperature, road surface and driving style.

Highway Comfort and Stability

The 285/60 R18 specification combines a wide footprint with substantial sidewall height, making it well suited to highway-oriented SUV applications. The design focuses on stable road manners and comfortable everyday driving rather than demanding off-road use.

Seasonal Classification

The original Primacy SUV documentation confirms the 285/60 R18 116V fitment. Michelin's current Primacy SUV+ replacement in the same 285/60 R18 116V specification is classified as a summer tyre. Because the supplied product is identified specifically as a 2024 Primacy SUV, its exact seasonal marking should be verified from the physical sidewall rather than automatically transferred from the newer Primacy SUV+ specification. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Load and Speed Rating

Load index 116 corresponds to a maximum rated load of 1,250 kg per tyre. Speed rating V corresponds to a maximum rated speed of 240 km/h, subject to the applicable load, inflation pressure and vehicle manufacturer's requirements.

Suitable Applications

Michelin Primacy SUV 285/60 R18 116V is suitable for compatible SUVs requiring this exact fitment. It is particularly suited to drivers seeking stable highway handling, predictable wet-road performance, controlled steering and comfortable everyday road driving.