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Michelin e.Primacy

Summer
Premium
7.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
e.Primacy
7.4
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
UltraContact NXT
9.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
GoodyearPremium
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet handling
Worse at: Dry braking
NexenBudget
N Blue 5
1.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry handling, Dry braking, Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
Ziex ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
PrinxB
XLAB Comfort EV
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Dry handling
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking
FalkenUpper-middle
E.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet handling, Exterior noise
Insa-
Turbo EcoEvolution
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry braking, Dry handling
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
9.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet handling, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Exterior noise
FalkenUpper-middle
Azenis FK520
8.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Wet circle cornering
Worse at: Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding environmental performance and sustainability, with minimal abrasion and high mileage.

Exceptional fuel efficiency due to very low rolling resistance and light weight.

Very quiet and comfortable ride with low road noise.

Best-in-class braking on wet roads.

Well-balanced handling and precision in dry corners, with responsive steering and high safety during evasive maneuvers.

Weaknesses

Longer braking distances and weaker grip, especially during wet and dynamic driving.

Reduced comfort on uneven surfaces due to limited shock absorption.

History

2021

Michelin e.Primacy was launched

2023
2× Tested
Automotorsport255/45 R20#3Very good
ADAC205/55 R16#38Sufficient
2025
2× Tested
motor205/55 R16#3Recommended
Automotorsport215/55 R17#4Very good
Price vs Quality
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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 4× Recommended
Automotorsport Summer
255/45 R20
#3 Of 10 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#38 Of 50 Tyres

Sizes (74)

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185/60 R15From £129

4 Variants

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185/65 R15From £115

3 Variants

8892HTXL.
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195/65 R15From £117

3 Variants

9195VHT
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Michelin Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Michelin's passenger summer range runs from the track-focused Pilot Sport Cup 2, through the sporty Pilot Sport S 5 and Pilot Sport 5, to the comfortable Primacy 5 and the efficient e.Primacy - each model is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Very good2× (50%)
Recommended1× (25%)
Sufficient1× (25%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 7.5xxx/xx R17 10.0xxx/xx R20 10.0205/xx Rxx 7.5215/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin e.Primacy made?
Michelin e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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