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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Ceat WinterDrive
CeatCeat

WinterDrive

6.4
R13 – R18
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Ceat (68%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 64% of the Ceat WinterDrive. The first tyre test of Ceat WinterDrive was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
4
5
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.0
4.8
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
37
158

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Ceat WinterDrive
43%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Ceat WinterDrive
34%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Wet braking
Ceat WinterDrive
50%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Ceat WinterDrive
27%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Snow
Ceat WinterDrive
67%
Costs
Ceat WinterDrive
50%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Mileage
Ceat WinterDrive
1%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Rolling resistance
Ceat WinterDrive
65%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Dry
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry handling
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Exterior noise
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Ice
Ceat WinterDrive
23%

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