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 15 tire reviews averaging 90% over 24,270 miles driven, and 3 tests with an average result of 3rd.
Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
---|---|---|---|
16 inch | |||
205/60R16 96 W XL | B | A | 70 |
215/60R16 95 H | B | A | 70 |
205/55R16 94 H XL | B | A | 70 |
205/55R16 91 W | B | A | 70 |
205/55R16 91 V | B | A | 70 |
215/60R16 99 V XL | B | A | 70 |
205/60R16 96 H XL | B | A | 70 |
205/55R16 91 H | B | A | 70 |
215/60R16 99 H XL | B | A | 70 |
205/55R16 94 V XL | B | A | 70 |
215/60R16 95 V | B | A | 70 |
205/60R16 92 H | B | A | 70 |
205/60R16 92 V | B | A | 70 |
17 inch | |||
205/50R17 93 V XL | B | A | 70 |
225/45R17 94 V XL | B | A | 70 |
225/50R17 98 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
225/60R17 103 V XL | B | A | 70 |
225/45R17 91 W | C | A | 70 |
225/50R17 94 Y | C | A | 70 |
225/45R17 91 V | C | A | 70 |
225/45R17 91 Y | C | A | 70 |
225/45R17 94 W XL | B | A | 70 |
215/55R17 98 W XL | B | A | 70 |
205/50R17 93 W XL | B | A | 70 |
225/50R17 94 V | B | A | 70 |
225/50R17 98 W XL | B | A | 70 |
215/55R17 94 V | B | A | 70 |
225/50R17 94 W | B | A | 70 |
205/50R17 89 V | C | A | 70 |
215/55R17 94 W | B | A | 70 |
225/60R17 99 V | B | A | 70 |
225/50R17 98 V XL | B | A | 70 |
18 inch | |||
245/45R18 100 W XL | B | A | 70 |
245/45R18 96 W | B | A | 70 |
225/40R18 92 Y XL | C | A | 70 |
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Based on 15 user reviews
Drivers widely praise the Michelin Primacy 5 for exceptional wet and dry grip, very low noise, and high comfort, often calling it a clear upgrade over prior Primacy versions and other brands. Many note stable handling, low rolling resistance or improved fuel economy, and early signs of good durability; a small minority cite reduced steering feedback or initial wet performance concerns. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for comfort-focused, safe touring performance.
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