Michelin e.Primacy - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

10th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

38th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Michelin e.Primacy - Official Image

Michelin e.Primacy shows a clear eco-focused profile with standout efficiency, wear, noise, and comfort, while wet performance and aquaplaning resistance are inconsistent across tests and size contexts. It has multiple category wins in rolling resistance, fuel/energy use, wear, and noise, plus several top-tier comfort results and a recent overall 2nd place in an SUV test driven by excellent wet braking. However, in broader comparative tests it often falls to mid-lower rankings due to weaker wet grip and aquaplaning margins, and pricing can be high.
Overall, it excels for drivers prioritizing efficiency and longevity with acceptable dry braking, but buyers in rain-prone regions should note the variable wet performance, particularly in aquaplaning and some wet handling/braking results in 16-17-inch sizes.

Performance Strengths
  • Efficiency & Rolling Resistance Strong
    • 1st rolling resistance in 2025 Motor AA test (5.48 kg/t)
    • 1st rolling resistance in 2025 AMS Sustainability test (5.7 kg/t)
    • 2nd rolling resistance in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (5.9 kg/t, +3.5% from best)
    • 1st fuel consumption in 2023 ADAC (5.5 l/100km)
    • 2nd fuel consumption in 2022 ViBilagare (5.13 l/100km, +1.2% from best)
  • Wear & Abrasion Strong
    • 1st wear in 2023 ADAC (71,500 km)
    • 1st abrasion in 2023 ADAC (34.8 mg/km/t)
  • Noise & Comfort Strong
    • 1st noise in 2025 AMS Sustainability (70.5 dB)
    • 1st noise in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (71.9 dB)
    • 1st subjective comfort in 2025 Teknikens Varld (10 pts)
    • 1st subjective comfort in 2025 Motor AA (7 pts)
  • Wet Braking (larger SUV size) Moderate
    • 1st wet braking in 2025 Teknikens Varld (24.64 m)
    • 1st wet braking in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (23.9 m)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 1st dry braking in 2025 Motor AA (36.1 m)
    • Top-5 dry braking in 2023 ADAC (3/50, +2.2% from best)
    • 4/10 dry braking in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (+2.3% from best)
  • Sustainability Credentials Moderate
    • Sustainability leader in 2025 AMS Sustainability test (article mention)
    • Low logistics distance/fuel impact highlighted vs peers
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • Curved aquaplaning last in 2025 Motor AA (7/7, +23.5% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 6/7 in 2025 Motor AA (+6.8% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 48/50 in 2023 ADAC (+16% from best)
    • Curved aquaplaning 47/50 in 2023 ADAC (+30% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning last in 2022 ViBilagare (10/10, +11.4% from best)
  • Wet Grip (smaller sizes) Strong
    • Wet braking 38/50 in 2023 ADAC (+27% from best) and 41/50 on concrete (+24.4%)
    • Wet braking 9/10 in 2022 ViBilagare (+26.9% from best)
    • Wet handling 9/10 in 2022 ViBilagare (+6.6% from best)
  • Dry Handling Dynamics Moderate
    • Dry handling 9/10 in 2023 AMS EV vs UHP (+2.6% from best)
    • Dry handling 8/10 in 2022 ViBilagare (+1.2% from best)
    • Dry handling 5/6 in 2025 AMS Sustainability (+1.2% from best)
    • Subjective dry handling 5/7 in 2025 Motor AA (+11.3% from best)
  • Price/Value Moderate
    • Highest price 50/50 in 2023 ADAC (+175.6% from best) with value 9/50 (+68% from best)
    • Highest price 10/10 in 2022 ViBilagare (+80.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 8
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion

The Michelin e Primacy impressed with its remarkably low rolling resistance (best in test by a significant margin) while maintaining strong overall performance. Though it sacrificed some grip in hy...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Wet Braking
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3
of 7
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

The Michelin e.Primacy showcases its efficiency-focused design by delivering the best rolling resistance coefficient (5.48 kg/t) while still maintaining strong overall performance. It excels in dry...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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4
of 6
2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

The Michelin e.Primacy stands out for having the highest efficiency and comfort ratings while maintaining good overall performance. It's produced CO2-neutrally in Germany and features extremely low...
Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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3
of 10
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The e.Primacy is the best choice for high-quality, comfortable e-models - but it's expensive.
Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Handling, Price, Curved Aquaplaning
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38
of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Driving safety: The Michelin e.Primacy is rated as sufficient for driving safety due to its wet performance. The Michelin e.Primacy offers the driver satisfactory feedback on the steering wheel on ...
Strong:
Noise, Abrasion, Fuel Consumption, Wear
Weak:
Price
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9
of 10
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Michelin ePrimacy eco-tire is said to have a CO2-neutral manufacturing process. Although the rolling resistance was the lowest in the laboratory, it was not the most frugal when we measured act...
Strong:
Fuel Consumption, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Price, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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