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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Michelin, which is a brand from France. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
10
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
4.4
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
189
170

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
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%

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