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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Uniroyal RainSport 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Uniroyal). Uniroyal is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Uniroyal (69%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Uniroyal RainSport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the RainSport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Uniroyal RainSport 5 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Primacy 4 is made - Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Uniroyal
RainSport 5
Number of tests
20
15
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
3.5
16.1
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
367
137

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 42 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
82%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
89%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
71%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
81%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
82%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
88%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
97%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
100%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
94%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
91%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
95%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
92%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Offroad
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
99%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
98%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Uniroyal RainSport 5
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2021235/55 R18View

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