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.
This graph shows how the tyre ranks across different properties compared to other tested tyres. Higher percentile means better performance - 100% means better than every tyre in every test, 0% means worse than every tyre in every test.
Lifespan comparison between MICHELIN Primacy 5 and its predecessor, Primacy 4+.
Comparison of wet braking performance of MICHELIN Primacy 5 and Primacy 4+ in new and worn conditions.
Comparison of rolling resistance efficiency between MICHELIN Primacy 5 and Primacy 4+.
2025
Michelin Primacy 5 was launched
2025
Michelin Primacy 5 was tested 1x (Aftonbladet) and won the Aftonbladet 225/45 R17 test.
1970
Michelin Primacy 5 got replaced by 1
Michelin Primacy 5 is made in 86 sizes, starting from 195/55 R16 up to 245/45 R19.
All tyre tests where Michelin Primacy 5 was featured:All tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 5 | 9.1 | ||||||
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| 100% (1x) |
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| Test winner |
| 1x |
| R17 |
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| 100% (1x) |
| 225/xx Rxx |
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| 100% (1x) |
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.
