Michelin Primacy 5

Name: Michelin Primacy 5
Brand: Michelin
Rating: 4.5 (3 reviews)

The new Michelin Primacy 5 brings significant improvements over the Primacy 4+, with tests showing 18% better wear life, 8% improved wet braking, and 5% lower rolling resistance. The tire uses deeper tread channels and new rubber compounds to maintain grip when worn, while reducing noise and environmental impact by 6%. Available in sizes for cars and SUVs across all powertrains, it launches in Europe January 2025 with an EU 'A' grade for wet grip.

Tire review data from 3 tire reviews averaging 91% over 1,600 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 3rd.

Dry Grip 93%

Wet Grip 90%

Road Feedback 85%

Handling 85%

Wear 90%

Comfort 97%

Buy again 97%

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First On Market	January 2025
Wheel Size	16 - 19"
Width	195 - 245mm
Profile	40 - 65

Rolling Resistance	B - C
Wet Grip	A - A
Noise (dB)	70 - 70
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The Primacy 5 is ranked 4th of 155 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

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Tests Included

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

4th

Average Result

3rd

Latest Tire Test Results

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

1st of 14 tires

The Michelin Primacy 5 is excellent on wet roads with calm, easy handling and very good grip in corners. It delivers a short braking distance and outstanding resistance to aquaplaning. On dry roads, the Michelin Primacy 5 remains stable and safe, though its braking distance isn't the shortest in the test. Its steering is slightly slower than some competitors during evasive maneuvers. The Michelin Primacy 5 is quiet with low rolling resistance, making it fuel-efficient. The Michelin was the overall test winner with 9.1 points, praised for being incomparably easy to drive and predictable.

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2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test

4th of 7 tires

The Michelin Primacy 5 achieves a good balance between performance and efficiency. It delivers solid wet performance with good aquaplaning resistance. As the quietest tire in the test with excellent rolling resistance, it's ideal for drivers prioritizing fuel economy and comfort. However, its dry braking is merely average, and it isn't as dynamically capable as the top three performers, with testers noting it isn't particularly responsive when entering corners.

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2025 Tire Tests

1st 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test (225/45 R17)
4th 2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test (225/55 R18)

Reports

The Michelin Primacy 5 is Here!

Vredestein T Trac 2 - 93%

Dunlop SP Sport 560 - 93%

Michelin Primacy HP Zero Pressure - 91%

Nokian iLine - 88%

Vredestein Ultrac Satin - 87%

Nokian Line - 87%

Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
16 inch
205/55R16 91 H	B	A	70
205/60R16 92 V	B	A	70
205/55R16 91 W	B	A	70
205/55R16 94 H XL	B	A	70
215/60R16 95 H	B	A	70
215/60R16 99 V XL	B	A	70
205/55R16 94 V XL	B	A	70
215/60R16 99 H XL	B	A	70
205/60R16 92 H	B	A	70
205/55R16 91 V	B	A	70
215/60R16 95 V	B	A	70
17 inch
225/45R17 94 V XL	B	A	70
225/60R17 103 V XL	B	A	70
225/45R17 91 W	C	A	70
215/55R17 98 W XL	B	A	70
225/45R17 91 V	C	A	70
225/60R17 99 V	B	A	70
225/45R17 91 Y	C	A	70
225/50R17 94 V	B	A	70
225/45R17 94 W XL	B	A	70
225/50R17 98 V XL	B	A	70
215/55R17 94 W	B	A	70
215/55R17 94 V	B	A	70
225/50R17 94 W	B	A	70
225/50R17 98 W XL	B	A	70
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XL	C	A	70
245/45R18 96 W	B	A	70
245/45R18 100 W XL	B	A	70

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Top 3 Michelin Primacy 5 Reviews

Given 94% while driving a Skoda Superb 2.0Tdi DSG6 170hp (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 700 average miles

Dry grip exceptional not sure how a tire built for comfort and longevity has dry handling that behaves like a pilot sport 4s. Wet grip and braking super predictable used in Scottish winter in greasy roads with lots of standing water. Zero aquaplaning this tire should not be able to have this well balanced all rounder. New Michelin compound must have some magic sauce. I cant recommend highly enough for UK roads these are ideal. Nice quiet ride also.

Helpful 69 - tire reviewed on March 19, 2025

Given 100% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles

Just got the new Primacy 5s installed. Big upgrade from the stock Nexen N’Fera Sport tires on my Audi A3! Much more comfortable, quieter and just overall more premium-feeling.

Helpful 2 - tire reviewed on April 11, 2025

Given 86% while driving a Audi A4 (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 900 average miles

I'm not a tire expert, all I can tell is that these tires feel good. I don't drive aggressively, I drive for comfort and good fuel economy, and I can say that they are pretty decent for this.

Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on April 10, 2025

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