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Michelin Primacy 5 - Test Results

Test Statistics

11

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

7th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 11 comparative tests, the Michelin Primacy 5 presents as a comfort/efficiency-focused touring tyre with standout running costs (rolling resistance, fuel/energy use) and excellent longevity metrics (wear/abrasion). It also frequently shows strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance and a generally safe, predictable handling balance noted by multiple testers.

Its trade-off is dynamic grip performance: dry braking is repeatedly mid-to-lower pack, and wet grip is inconsistent-ranging from class-leading wet braking in one test to near-bottom wet braking/handling and especially weaker wet lateral grip (wet circle) in others. Overall, it's a strong choice for drivers prioritizing refinement and efficiency over outright wet/dry performance.

Performance Strengths
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Fuel & Energy Consumption) Strong
    • 1st rolling resistance in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" test (6.8 kg/t, 1/10)
    • 1st fuel consumption in 2026 ADAC test (5.4 l/100km, 1/16) and 2nd fuel consumption in 2026 Vi Bilägare (5.2 l/100km, 2/10)
    • 2nd rolling resistance in 2026 Motor test (0.7 kg/t, 2/9) and 2nd in 2026 Tyre Reviews test (7.12 kg/t, 2/13)
  • Wear / Longevity & Low Abrasion Strong
    • 2nd wear in 2026 ADAC (56,000 km, 2/16) and 1st abrasion in ADAC (54 mg/km/t, 1/16)
    • 1st wear in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" (50,000 km, 1/10) and 1st abrasion (0.076 mm/1000km, 1/10)
  • Comfort & Noise Refinement Strong
    • 1st noise and 1st comfort in 2026 Motor (64.6 dB noise 1/9; comfort 1/9)
    • 1st comfort in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" (comfort 1/10) and 1st noise in 2025 Al Volante (70.6 dB, 1/7)
    • 2nd comfort in 2026 Autozurnal (comfort 2/10) and 3rd comfort in 2026 Tyre Reviews test (comfort 3/13)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-Line) Strong
    • 1st straight aquaplaning in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet combined test (79.4 km/h, 1/14)
    • 2nd straight aquaplaning in 2026 Motor (77 km/h, 2/9), 2026 AMS ECO (92.1 km/h, 2/8) and 2026 Tyre Reviews test (76.97 km/h, 2/12)
    • 3rd straight aquaplaning in 2026 Autozurnal (77.8 km/h, 3/10), 2026 Vi Bilägare (85 km/h, 3/10) and 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" (82.2 km/h, 3/10)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Dry Braking (and overall dry grip priority) Strong
    • 12th dry braking in 2026 ADAC (36.3 m, 12/16, +7.1% from best)
    • 7th dry braking in 2026 Motor (38.4 m, 7/9, +7.6% from best) and 7th in 2026 AMS ECO (37.1 m, 7/8, +6.3% from best)
    • Repeated mid-pack dry braking in other tests: 6th/10 in 2026 Autozurnal (+10.1%), 7th/12 in 2026 Tyre Reviews (+7.4%), 7th/10 in 2026 Vi Bilägare (+7.2%)
  • Wet Lateral Grip / Cornering (Wet Circle & wet balance variability) Strong
    • 9th/9 in wet circle in 2026 Motor (+13.6% from best) and 11th/12 in wet circle in 2026 Tyre Reviews (+9.0%)
    • 9th/10 wet circle in 2026 Vi Bilägare (+3.2%) and 7th/8 wet circle in 2026 AMS ECO (+3.9%)
    • Wet handling also drops to 8th/9 in 2026 Motor (+6.6%) despite strong aquaplaning, showing mixed wet performance
  • Wet Braking Consistency (can be excellent but often not class-leading) Moderate
    • Near-bottom wet braking results in some tests: 8th/9 in 2026 Motor (+7.6%) and 9th/12 in 2026 Tyre Reviews (+7.5%)
    • 8th/10 wet braking in 2026 Vi Bilägare (+9.3%) contrasted with 1st/14 in 2025 UTAC/Aftonbladet and 2nd/10 in 2026 Autozurnal (+1.3%)
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 10
2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Michelin Primacy 5 secured fourth place overall. The tester noted that this specific set was surprisingly manufactured in China, which might have contributed to it being one of the heavier premium ...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Wet Braking
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5
of 9
2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Michelin Primacy 5 finishes fifth, behind two mid-segment tyres, which is disappointing for a premium product. Its wet performance is uneven - aquaplaning resistance is good, but lateral grip o...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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of 8
2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

The Michelin Primacy 5 delivers balanced and safe handling on both wet and dry surfaces, with enough cornering reserve to remain controllable at the limit. Test drivers noted good aquaplaning prote...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Circle
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6
of 10
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Michelin Primacy 5 delivers one of the most pleasant driving experiences in the test. Steering feel is refined with good straight-line stability, qualities that are appreciated in daily use. When p...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Fuel Consumption
Weak:
Wet Circle
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6
of 13
The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated Recommended

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Michelin Primacy 5 finished 6th overall and earned a Recommended award. It was one of the more road-leaning tyres in the test, combining 2nd best rolling resistance with good comfort results, i...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Wet Circle
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7
of 16
2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Primacy 5 also misses a good safety rating. The summary describes imprecise steering and thermal sensitivity on dry and wet roads, although braking on both surfaces is good. Its environmental r...
Strong:
Abrasion, Fuel Consumption, Wear
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6
of 10
2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Michelin Primacy 5 is clearly designed with efficiency and longevity as its top priorities, and the test data confirms this. It records the lowest rolling resistance, the highest predicted trea...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Abrasion, Rolling Resistance, Wear
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2
of 4
Michelin CrossClimate 3 & 3 Sport vs Pilot Sport 5 vs Primacy 5

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

The Michelin Primacy 5 proved to be a highly competitive summer touring tyre, performing much closer to the UHP Pilot Sport 5 than expected. Its dry handling lap was only 1.4 seconds slower, and it...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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5
of 7
2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE320

Michelin’s fifth‑generation Primacy behaved like a docile understeerer that has no ambitions to play the first violin. It was praised as a reliable, pleasant tyre that does its job unobtrusivel...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort
Weak:
Dry Braking
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4
of 7
2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Michelin Primacy 5 achieves a good balance between performance and efficiency. It delivers solid wet performance with good aquaplaning resistance. As the quietest tyre in the test with excellen...
Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance
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of 14
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test

2025

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...
Strong:
Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
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