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Michelin e.Primacy

205/45 R16 Michelin e.Primacy variants


Michelin e.Primacy is a summer tyre made in total of 107 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/45 R16 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (165) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (225). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 92.25mm sidewall height. In 205/45 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Michelin e.Primacy - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 205/45 R16, e.Primacy usually competes against Primacy 4, which is a tyre from Michelin with a rating of 82%, compared to 71% of the Michelin in question.

205/45 R16 83 H

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Michelin e.Primacy is made in 107 sizes, starting from 165/65 R15 up to 225/45 R21.

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Michelin e.Primacy in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/45 R16)
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motor Summer tyre test 2025 205/55 R16
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7
The Michelin e.Primacy secured a commendable 3rd place among 7 competitors, earning a final rating of 'Recommended.' The tyre demonstrated exceptional performance in areas such as comfort, dry braking, exterior noise, and particularly rolling resistance, where it outperformed its peers with remarkable results. Although it showed average capabilities on wet surfaces, the tyre excelled on dry asphalt, proving to be a reliable and efficient option offering a decent level of safety and fuel economy.
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test206,782,593,3
Michelin e.Primacy204,095,798,3
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ADAC
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16
sufficient
Ranked #38 of 50
Securing a rank of 38 out of 50 competitors, the Michelin e.Primacy was evaluated with a final rating of 'Sufficient'. Despite showcasing an exceptional environmental footprint, marked by best-in-class sustainability, unparalleled longevity, minimal wear, and being the lightest and most fuel-efficient tyre in its category, it faced criticisms for its performance. Its balance was questioned, especially highlighting its shortcomings on dry and particularly wet roads, which led to a downgrade. On dry surfaces, the tyre provided satisfactory feedback to the driver and the handling at the limit was also deemed satisfactory. It managed to score well in terms of braking distance on dry roads. However, its overall dry performance did not surpass a satisfactory outcome. The tyre exhibited significant weaknesses on wet roads, with its performance in braking, aquaplaning resistance, and handling being rated as just sufficient. Its inability to effectively combine longitudinal and lateral forces resulted in a vague and challenging control in critical situations, culminating in a sufficient rating for its wet performance. Notwithstanding its limitations in handling and safety, the Michelin e.Primacy set a high standard in environmental performance by offering remarkable durability, the least tyre wear, and outstanding efficiency in terms of fuel consumption and tyre weight. This made it a benchmark for sustainability in the test, narrowly missing a good rating in this aspect.
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,31,8
Michelin e.Primacy1,3 3,9
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Source: www.adac.de

205/45 R16 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)

#NameOur ratingTested in this dimensionTested in same width dimensionSegmentPrice
1. Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6
83.5%
84.5%
78%
Premium £154
87 W
2. Michelin Primacy 4! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 4+
80.1%
83.2%
81%
Premium £118
83 H + 1
3. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
77.8%
76.8%
77.5%
Premium £110
87 W
4. Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7
86%
92.3%
80.7%
Premium £114
83 W
5. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
75.7%
82.2%
78.9%
Premium £110
87 W + 2
6. Bridgestone Turanza 6
75.8%
78.6%
63%
Premium £121
87 W
7. Michelin Primacy 4+! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 5
77.1%
81.6%
87.8%
Premium £158
83 H + 1
8. Kumho Ecsta PS71
80.9%
73.9%
68.9%
Upper-middle £73
87 W + 1
9. Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320
75.4%
78.8%
74.5%
Upper-middle
10. Uniroyal RainSport 5
86.3%
70%
83.2%
Upper-middle £85
83 V + 2
11. Maxxis Premitra HP5
80.9%
84.5%
77.5%
Lowcost £83
87 W
12. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125! Newer model available: Hankook Ventus Prime 4
73.1%
92%
80.3%
Premium £129
83 V + 1
13. Semperit Speed-Life 3
80.5%
67.2%
75.4%
Lowcost £99
83 W
14. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
62.7%
70.3%
Lowcost
15. Falken Sincera SN110
67.9%
Upper-middle
16. Cooper Zeon CS8
80%
73.8%
80%
Upper-middle £113
0 W + 3
17. Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6
61.7%
62.5%
Lowcost £99
83 W
18. Kormoran Road Performance
Lowcost