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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.3
R16 – R21
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Michelin, which is a brand from France. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
10
16
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
3.5
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
184
70

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
93%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
97%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 3
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
100%

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