Michelin

From Michelin’s extensive summer range, we have selected a few standout models based on the most recent independent tests. The tyres below represent different use cases—ultra‑high performance, SUV performance and efficiency—so you can quickly find the best fit for your car and priorities.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Michelin’s UUHP road tyre replaces the Pilot Sport 4 (and earlier Pilot Sport 3), building on the line’s dynamic focus while markedly improving wear and running costs. In 2025 it finished 2nd and earned an “exemplary” verdict at Autobild (225/40 R18), was “highly recommended” by Autozeitung (225/45 R18), and rated “good” by ADAC (225/40 R18) with praise for its balanced performance on dry and wet roads, very high projected mileage, low abrasion, low weight and low fuel consumption. It also placed 2nd in Autobild’s braking test. The only recurring caveat is a slight weakness in lateral aquaplaning. If you want sharp handling and short braking distances without sacrificing longevity, this is the sweet spot. Our aggregated rating: 96/100.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
For performance‑oriented SUVs, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV continues to set the benchmark. It won Vi Bilägare’s 2025 test (235/55 R19), scored “exemplary” at Autobild’s big SUV comparison in 2024 (235/55 R19), and regularly achieves “very good” to “good” verdicts elsewhere (e.g., Autobild 2025 in 255/55 R18; Auto Motor und Sport 2023 in 255/45 R20). Testers consistently highlight strong aquaplaning safety reserves, precise steering and excellent ride comfort with low interior noise. Minor trade‑offs noted include slightly longer dry braking in some sizes, modest dynamic limits in wet handling compared to the very best, and only average off‑road lateral grip or sand traction. Made in PL and ES. Our aggregated rating: 93/100.

Michelin e.Primacy
Michelin’s eco‑focused summer tyre targets efficiency and sustainability, and recent tests confirm that positioning. Auto Motor und Sport (2025, 215/55 R17) rated it “very good” for its balanced dry‑road precision, high safety in evasive manoeuvres, excellent comfort/low noise and top‑tier fuel efficiency, while noting longer braking distances on wet and dry and weaker wet‑handling grip. In 2023 it also delivered best‑in‑test wet deceleration in one AMS size with very low rolling resistance and quiet running, yet ADAC’s broad 2023 test (205/55 R16) downgraded it for overall wet and dry performance despite awarding best‑in‑class marks for sustainability: highest predicted mileage, very low abrasion, low weight and minimal fuel use. If your priority is economy and environmental metrics and you can accept some wet‑braking trade‑off, the e.Primacy fits well. Made in IT, ES and DE. Our aggregated rating: 71/100.

Also worth a look
Beyond this shortlist, we track other Michelin summer tyres such as the Michelin Primacy 5, with full test results and comparisons available on our site.

Tip for choosing
- For sporty driving on hatchbacks and sedans: Pilot Sport 5.
- For dynamic SUVs with strong comfort and safety reserves: Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
- For maximum efficiency, long life and low running costs: e.Primacy.