#36

Michelin Primacy 5

Name: Michelin Primacy 5
Brand: Michelin
Rating: 84 (7 reviews)

Summer

Premium

8.4 /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.

7 Tests Price from: £80 82 Sizes

Compare

Head-to-Head Comparison

Compare all →

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

This tyre

Primacy 5

8.4

Premium

Turanza 6

7.8

Better at: Interior noise

Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

7.4

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise

Worse at: Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking

Premium

Ultrac+

5.8

Worse at: Dry handling, Exterior noise, Wet braking

Premium

UltraContact NXT

9.9

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.7

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking

Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

Cinturato (C3)

9.7

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking

Worse at: Exterior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Premium

Turanza All Season 6

9.0

Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Exterior noise, Interior noise, Dry handling

Premium

Blue Response TG

9.0

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Wet braking

Upper-middle

e.Ziex

8.8

Better at: Dry braking

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry handling

Premium

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling

Upper-middle

Powerproof 2

8.2

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling, Exterior noise

Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling

Upper-middle

Roadhawk 2

7.5

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry handling, Wet braking

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

7.4

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross

Upper-middle

Proxes Comfort

7.4

Better at: Dry braking

Worse at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling

Budget

Sport Master

6.7

Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise

Worse at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - cross, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Price vs Quality

Size:

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.

History

Primacy 32016–20188.5Primacy 42019–20228.5Primacy 4+2023–20257.1Primacy 52025–20268.4

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

6× Tested

Automotorsport195/55 R16#3Good

AvD215/55 R17#4Highly recommended

Die Reifentester235/55 R18#4Good

Autozeitung235/45 R18#6Recommended

TYRE REVIEWS225/45 R17#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 (7)

All test results →

7 Tests 1× Winner 7× Recommended

Summer

195/55 R16

#3 Of 8 Tyres

Automotorsport2026

3rdGood

Hyundai i20, Hyundai Inster

1.Dunlop Blue Response TGOutstanding

2.Vredestein Ultrac+Very good

3.Michelin Primacy 5Good

4.Falken e.ZiexGood

Summer

215/55 R17

#4 Of 15 Tyres

AvD2026

4thHighly recommended

VW T-Roc

1.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended

···

3.GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Highly recommended

4.Michelin Primacy 5Highly recommended

5.Falken ZIEX ZE320Highly recommended

4thGood

Audi Q3

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

···

4.Michelin Primacy 5Good

5.Bridgestone Turanza 6Good

Summer

235/45 R18

#6 Of 10 Tyres

Autozeitung2026

6thRecommended

Audi A5

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended

···

5.BF Goodrich Advantage 2Recommended

6.Michelin Primacy 5Recommended

7.Maxxis Premitra HP6

Summer

225/45 R17

#6 Of 12 Tyres

TYRE REVIEWS2026

6thRecommended

VW Golf GTI

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Test winner

···

6.Michelin Primacy 5Recommended

ADAC2026

7thSatisfactory

Audi A4

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

···

6.Bridgestone Turanza 6Satisfactory

7.Michelin Primacy 5Satisfactory

8.Maxxis Premitra HP6Satisfactory

Summer

225/45 R17

Winner

Aftonbladet2025

1stTest winner

1.Michelin Primacy 5Test winner

2.Continental PremiumContact 7Outstanding

3.Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Outstanding

Sizes (82)

Width:

195/55 R16From £122

5 Variants

9187VWHXL

Best£122

Compare prices

195/60 R16From £145

2 Variants

8993HV.

Best£145

Compare prices

205/55 R16From £80

6 Variants

9491HWVXL.

Best£80

Compare prices

205/60 R16From £112

6 Variants

9296HVWXL.

Best£112

Compare prices

205/65 R16From £155

1 Variants

95W

Best£155

Compare prices

215/55 R16From £156

2 Variants

9397VW.

Best£156

Compare prices

215/60 R16From £121

4 Variants

9995VHXL

Best£121

Compare prices

215/65 R16From £107

3 Variants

98102HVXL

Best£107

Compare prices

215/70 R16From £152

1 Variants

100H.

Best£152

Compare prices

225/55 R16From £159

2 Variants

9995W.

Best£159

Compare prices

225/60 R16From £197

1 Variants

102W.

Best£197

Compare prices

◎

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 ▶

Compare the lineup

Ratings

Tested 7× By professional organizations

●Test winner2× (29%)

●Satisfactory5× (71%)

Performance by size

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

Frequently asked questions