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Comparison: Cooper Summer vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Cooper SummerUpper-middle
CooperCooper

Summer

7.6
R14 – R21
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Cooper) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Cooper (54%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 76% of the Cooper Summer. The first tyre test of Cooper Summer was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Summer and the Primacy 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 55% of Cooper Summer dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Cooper
Summer
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
1
7
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
7.0
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
163
180

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Cooper Summer
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry braking
Cooper Summer
64%
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Dry handling
Cooper Summer
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Dry handling - objective
Cooper Summer
75%
Michelin Primacy 5
75%
Dry lane changing
Cooper Summer
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Dry steering response
Cooper Summer
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Wet
Confidence
Cooper Summer
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Cooper Summer
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Cooper Summer
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet braking
Cooper Summer
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Wet handling
Cooper Summer
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Wet handling - objective
Cooper Summer
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet side guide
Cooper Summer
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Cooper Summer
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Exterior noise
Cooper Summer
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Cooper Summer
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Rolling resistance
Cooper Summer
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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