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Michelin e.Primacy

Summer
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Michelin e.Primacy
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7.4 /10 Conditionally recommended

100 out of 100 in rolling resistance, mileage, and EV suitability — the e.Primacy is in a class of its own when it comes to efficiency. It's also one of the quietest tyres you can buy. Just know that braking and wet cornering are average at best. A tyre for maximising range, not fun.

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4 Tests Price from: £69 74 Sizes

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
e.Primacy
7.4
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry steering response
ContinentalPremium
UltraContact NXT
9.9
Better at: Wet braking, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry steering response
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Fuel efficiency, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet handling, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Wet handling, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Wet handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 6
8.3
Better at: Wet handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Fuel efficiency
BridgestonePremium
Potenza Sport
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
MichelinPremium
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
9.3
Better at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
SportContact 7
10.0
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Exterior noise, Wet braking
PirelliPremium
Scorpion Elect
6.8
Better at: Comfort, Dry handling
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet braking
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling - objective
Worse at: Exterior noise, Dry steering response
PrinxB
XLAB Comfort EV
Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Dry handling, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
NexenBudget
N Blue 5
1.0
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding environmental performance and sustainability, with minimal abrasion and high mileage.

Exceptional fuel efficiency due to very low rolling resistance and light weight.

Very quiet and comfortable ride with low road noise.

Best-in-class braking on wet roads.

Well-balanced handling and precision in dry corners, with responsive steering and high safety during evasive maneuvers.

Weaknesses

Longer braking distances and weaker grip, especially during wet and dynamic driving.

Reduced comfort on uneven surfaces due to limited shock absorption.

Reviews

8.1
50 Reviews

Customers like

Low road noise11×
Good dry-road grip and handling9×
Low rolling resistance and improved efficiency7×
Comfortable ride6×
Low wear and good durability3×

Customers don't like

Poor and potentially unsafe wet grip8×
Limited cornering feedback and confidence2×

History

2021

Michelin e.Primacy was launched

2023
2× Tested
Automotorsport255/45 R20#3Very good
ADAC205/55 R16#38Sufficient
2025
2× Tested
motor205/55 R16#3Recommended
Automotorsport215/55 R17#4Very good
Price vs Quality
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Tests (4)

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4 Tests 4× Recommended
Automotorsport Summer
255/45 R20
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Automotorsport2023
3rdVery good
Kia EV6
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#38 Of 50 Tyres
ADAC2023
38thSufficient
VW Golf
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Sizes (74)

165/65 R15

1 Variants

81T.
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4 Variants

8488HTXL.
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185/65 R15From £108

3 Variants

8892HTXL.
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195/65 R15

3 Variants

9195VHT

Michelin Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Michelin's passenger summer range runs from the track-focused Pilot Sport Cup 2, through the sporty Pilot Sport S 5 and Pilot Sport 5, to the comfortable Primacy 5 and the efficient e.Primacy - each model is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested 4× By professional organizations

●Very good2× (50%)
●Recommended1× (25%)
●Sufficient1× (25%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 7.5xxx/xx R17 10.0xxx/xx R20 10.0205/xx Rxx 7.5215/xx Rxx 10.0255/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Michelin e.Primacy made?
Michelin e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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