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We have chosen just a few Michelin summer tyres from the many on the market, selecting models that appear in recent independent tests so you can see how they perform in practice. Below you’ll find an evidence-based summary of each tyre’s strengths and weaknesses, with references to the most important test results and a note where a model is a successor to an earlier generation.

Michelin Primacy 5
The Primacy 5 is positioned as a touring / comfort tyre with a clear focus on efficiency and longevity. It appears in multiple recent tests and scores well on predicted mileage and rolling resistance (model rating 84). Test reports are mixed: Aftonbladet (2025) named it a test winner, while Autozeitung (2026) recommended it. ADAC (2026) awarded only a “satisfactory” result — praising the Primacy 5 for the best environmental score in the field and the lowest rolling resistance, but criticising noticeably weaker dry performance and a relatively high price. Note: the Primacy 5 replaces earlier Primacy generations (Primacy 4/4+/3), so it is the current touring successor aimed at drivers who prioritise low fuel consumption, low noise and long wear, while accepting some compromises in sporty dry grip.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
The Pilot Sport 5 is Michelin’s ultra-high-performance summer tyre for sporty cars and drivers who demand sharp handling and short braking distances. Across several independent tests it performs very strongly (model rating 95). AutoBild and Autozeitung tests in 2025 describe dynamic handling, short wet and dry braking distances, very good wear characteristics and strong cost-performance in terms of running costs. ADAC (2025) characterised it as a well-balanced tyre with very high projected mileage, low abrasion and low fuel consumption, though it showed slight lateral aquaplaning weaknesses. In short: Pilot Sport 5 delivers top-level grip and responsiveness with unusually good durability for a performance tyre. It is the successor to the Pilot Sport 4 generation, so buyers upgrading from earlier Pilot Sport tyres will find significant refinements.

Michelin e.Primacy
The e.Primacy is Michelin’s eco-oriented summer tyre designed primarily for low rolling resistance, quietness and fuel economy (model rating 71). Independent tests consistently highlight its environmental benefits: very low rolling resistance, low weight, quiet operation and excellent predicted mileage. Automotorsport (2023, 2025) praised its fuel efficiency, quietness and safe, predictable behaviour in many situations, even noting excellent wet braking in one test. However, results are not uniformly positive: ADAC (2023) downgraded the tyre for being unbalanced, with weaknesses on dry and—especially—wet grip. Some testers also reported longer braking distances and reduced dynamic cornering grip versus sportier or more balanced touring tyres. In short, the e.Primacy is a clear choice if economy and sustainability are priorities, but drivers who frequently encounter demanding wet or sporty driving conditions should weigh the trade-offs.

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
The Pilot Sport 4 SUV adapts Michelin’s performance tyre technology for larger, heavier SUV vehicles and scores very highly in recent SUV-focused tests (model rating 93). Vibilagare (2025) named it a test winner, and AutoBild (2023–2025) repeatedly found it to be a convincing premium tyre: precise steering, short wet and dry braking distances, and strong aquaplaning reserves. Automotorsport also highlighted very good comfort and low noise for a performance SUV tyre, while noting marginal dynamic compromises in very demanding wet manoeuvres and slightly longer dry braking in some sizes. Practical limitations for use off-road (reduced sand traction or limited lateral traction in rough terrain) are also mentioned by testers. Overall, it is a top pick for SUV drivers who want sharp on-road performance and confidence in wet conditions.

How to use these summaries
- Choose Pilot Sport 5 (or Pilot Sport 4 SUV for SUVs) if handling, braking performance and sporty feel are your main priorities; these tyres also show unusually good wear for their category.
- Choose Primacy 5 if you prefer a comfortable, long‑lasting touring tyre with strong environmental credentials—bear in mind some testers found its dry handling less convincing.
- Choose e.Primacy when fuel economy, low rolling resistance and quietness matter most; accept trade-offs in wet/dynamic grip in some test settings.

Keep in mind that test outcomes can vary with tyre size, vehicle type and testing conditions: consult results for your specific tyre size and the most recent test reports before buying.