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Michelin Primacy 5

Summer
Price from: £88 91 Sizes
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Michelin Primacy 5
Premium
8.6 /10 Recommended

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

Best in test
8 Tests Price from: £88 91 Sizes

Head-to-Head Comparison

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

MichelinThis tyre
Primacy 5
8.6
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac+
6.6
Worse at: Dry steering response, Dry handling
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 5
9.4
Better at: Mileage, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
PirelliPremium
Cinturato (C3)
9.5
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
9.8
Better at: Dry handling - objective, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance
ContinentalPremium
UltraContact NXT
9.9
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
EcoContact 6
7.7
Better at: Dry handling - objective, Comfort
Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
HankookPremium
Ventus Evo
9.9
Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Mileage, Wet handling
Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
Cinturato P7 C2
8.8
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE320
8.0
Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP6
6.4
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding grip and precise handling on wet roads, enhancing safety in rainy conditions.

Low rolling resistance, which can contribute to better fuel efficiency.

Reviews

9.9
63 Reviews

Customers like

Quiet ride12×
Good grip and stable handling13×
Low fuel consumption6×
Good wear resistance3×
Comfortable ride2×

Customers don't like

High price3×

History

Primacy 32016–20188.5Primacy 42019–20228.5Primacy 4+2023–20257.8Primacy 52025–20268.6

What is new compared to Michelin Primacy 4+

Significant increase in lifespan by 18% compared to its predecessor

Improved energy efficiency by 5% compared to MICHELIN Primacy 4+

New patented tread pattern with 10% deeper channels for optimized water evacuation

Reduces environmental impact by 6% according to the life cycle assessment (LCA)

Enhanced wet braking performance by 4% for safety when new

Michelin Primacy 4+
2025

Michelin Primacy 5 was launched and replaced Michelin Primacy 4+.

2025
1× Tested1× Winner
Aftonbladet225/45 R171stTest winner
2026
7× Tested
Automotorsport195/55 R16#3Good
AvD215/55 R17#4Highly recommended
Die Reifentester235/55 R18#4Good
Autozeitung235/45 R18#6Recommended
TYRE REVIEWS225/45 R17#6Recommended
Autoexpress205/55 R16#6Recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#7Satisfactory

Performance analysis

Lifespan Comparison

Lifespan comparison between MICHELIN Primacy 5 and its predecessor, Primacy 4+.

Wet Braking Performance

Comparison of wet braking performance of MICHELIN Primacy 5 and Primacy 4+ in new and worn conditions.

Rolling Resistance Comparison

Comparison of rolling resistance efficiency between MICHELIN Primacy 5 and Primacy 4+.

Tests (8)

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8 Tests 1× Winner 8× Recommended
AvD Summer
215/55 R17
#4 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
4thHighly recommended
VW T-Roc
1.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended
···
3.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Highly recommended
4.Michelin Primacy 5Highly recommended
5.Falken ZIEX ZE320Highly recommended
Autozeitung Summer
235/45 R18
#6 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2026
6thRecommended
Audi A5
TYRE REVIEWS Summer
225/45 R17
#6 Of 12 Tyres
TYRE REVIEWS2026
6thRecommended
VW Golf GTI
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#7 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
7thSatisfactory
Audi A4

Sizes (91)

195/55 R16From £120

5 Variants

9187WVHXL
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£120
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195/60 R16From £140

2 Variants

9389VH.
mytyres.co.ukBest£140
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205/55 R16From £94

6 Variants

9194WVHXL.
mytyres.co.ukBest£94
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205/60 R16From £118

6 Variants

9692WVHXL.
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£118
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205/65 R16From £157

2 Variants

95WH
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£157
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215/55 R16From £155

2 Variants

9793WV.
mytyres.co.ukBest£155
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215/60 R16From £127

4 Variants

9995VHXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£127
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215/65 R16From £124

3 Variants

10298VHXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£124
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215/70 R16From £156

1 Variants

100H.
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£156
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225/55 R16From £155

2 Variants

9995W.
tyres-pneus-online.co.ukBest£155
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225/60 R16From £204

1 Variants

102W.
mytyres.co.ukBest£204
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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 8× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended2× (25%)
●Satisfactory6× (75%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 10.0225/xx Rxx 9.0235/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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