Primacy 5
Strong: aquaplaning and wet roadsweak: dry roads
Where this tyre is strong
Michelin Primacy 5 in tests
The Michelin Primacy 5 summer tyre has been tested in 2 independent tyre tests between 2025 and 2026 (Tyre Reviews and Tehnikamaailm). Its TyreRanker score is 87/100, which ranks it No. 19 among 62 tested summer tyres. The Primacy 5 has proved a strong, well-balanced choice in tests.
The Primacy 5 has won one test: Tehnikamaailm 2025. Its weakest placing was No. 6 of 12 (Tyre Reviews 2026).
The Primacy 5 is strongest in aquaplaning resistance (97 points, class average 90) and in the wet (85 points, class average 79). It is weaker in the dry (78 points, class average 83).
The tests used size 225/45 R17. In size 225/45 R17, prices start at €115.90 (prices are subject to change).
Test timeline
Rank = the test organiser's ranking. On the right: the TyreRanker score from that test's measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Michelin Primacy 5 a good summer tyre?
The Michelin Primacy 5 received a TyreRanker score of 87/100 and ranks No. 19 among 62 summer tyres. The score is based on the measurements and testers' verdicts from independent tests (2 in total).
How many tests has the Michelin Primacy 5 won?
The Primacy 5 has won one test: Tehnikamaailm 2025. Its weakest placing was No. 6 of 12 (Tyre Reviews 2026).
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Michelin Primacy 5?
The Primacy 5 is strongest in aquaplaning resistance (97 points, class average 90) and in the wet (85 points, class average 79). It is weaker in the dry (78 points, class average 83).