Michelin e.Primacy is a summer tyre made in total of 107 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/50 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 102.5mm sidewall height. In 205/50 R17, there are 3 possible speed indexes for Michelin e.Primacy - "H","V","W", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240, 270 km/h. In 205/50 R17, e.Primacy usually competes against Efficient Grip Performance, which is a tyre from Goodyear with a rating of 43%, compared to 46% of the Michelin in question.
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/50 R17)
motor Summer tyre test 2025 205/55 R16 recommended Ranked #3 of 7The Michelin e.Primacy secured a commendable 3rd place among 7 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Recommended.' The tyre demonstrated exceptional performance in areas such as comfort, dry braking, exterior noise, and particularly rolling resistance, where it outperformed its peers with remarkable results. Although it showed average capabilities on wet surfaces, the tyre excelled on dry asphalt, proving to be a reliable and efficient option offering a decent level of safety and fuel economy.
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16 sufficient Ranked #38 of 50Securing a rank of 38 out of 50 competitors, the Michelin e.Primacy was evaluated with a final rating of 'Sufficient'. Despite showcasing an exceptional environmental footprint, marked by best-in-class sustainability, unparalleled longevity, minimal wear, and being the lightest and most fuel-efficient tyre in its category, it faced criticisms for its performance. Its balance was questioned, especially highlighting its shortcomings on dry and particularly wet roads, which led to a downgrade. On dry surfaces, the tyre provided satisfactory feedback to the driver and the handling at the limit was also deemed satisfactory. It managed to score well in terms of braking distance on dry roads. However, its overall dry performance did not surpass a satisfactory outcome. The tyre exhibited significant weaknesses on wet roads, with its performance in braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling being rated as just sufficient. Its inability to effectively combine longitudinal and lateral forces resulted in a vague and challenging control in critical situations, culminating in a sufficient rating for its wet performance. Notwithstanding its limitations in handling and safety, the Michelin e.Primacy set a high standard in environmental performance by offering remarkable durability, the least tyre wear, and outstanding efficiency in terms of fuel consumption and tyre weight. This made it a benchmark for sustainability in the test, narrowly missing a good rating in this aspect.