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Michelin Premium

E PRIMACY

8.2
PTI – Pneutesty Index
very good ✓ 9 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/60 R16 among 57 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Price from
150,06 €
in 205/60 R16
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Load capacityLI index

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Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 205/60 R16 Speed / Load: 92V
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 150,06 €
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Your size 205/60 R16 Speed / Load: 92H
Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 188,87 €
Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Rating and verdict

How the e.Primacy evaluated

8.2
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,2 / 10 · very good PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/60 R16 among 57 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ranking not certain yet (4.–33.)
Discipline Percentile worsegroup averagebest Gap ⓘ Tests
Wet 24
−2 % 8 tests
what it consists of Wet (3)
wet braking 36
≈ average 8 tests
Aquaplaning 0
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−7 % 5 tests
wet handling 30
−3 % 6 tests
Dry 75
+2 % 8 tests
what it consists of Dry (2)
dry braking 83
+3 % 8 tests
dry handling 19
≈ average 5 tests
Economy 99
+37 % 8 tests
what it consists of Economy (2)
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 99
+25 % 7 tests
durability (wear and abrasion) 99
+76 % 2 Tests
Noise and comfort 87
+2 % 6 tests
what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 99
+2 % 5 tests
ride comfort 98
Not measured. –
Where it is strong
Drybetter than 75 %
Economybetter than 99 %
Noise and comfortbetter than 87 %
Where it falls behind
Wetworse than 76 % · −2 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in economy in size 205/60 R16 from 8 testov in economy
🏆 Top 3 4× 1st–3rd place in 4 tests counted in PTI

Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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Lowest consumption low rolling resistance
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Ideal for the city quiet and efficient

Where Michelin E PRIMACY stands in size 205/60 R16

Compared with 41 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 8,2 150,06 €
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 102,88 € better and cheaper Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 125,87 € better and cheaper Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 109,18 € better and cheaper Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.8 131,99 € better and cheaper Bridgestone T005DG 8.7 130,64 € better and cheaper Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 100,55 € better and cheaper Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.4 149,52 € better and cheaper Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 116,42 € better and cheaper Hankook K135 XL 8.2 90,76 € Michelin E PRIMACY 8.2 150,06 € This tyre Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.1 78,16 € Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 96,74 € Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 75,53 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 124,59 € Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 107,01 € Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 171,51 € Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 84,99 € Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 77,69 € Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.4 120,08 € Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.3 134,43 € Continental ECOCONTACT 6 7.3 115,33 € Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 89,59 € Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 72,97 € Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 86,10 € Kumho ECSTA HS51 7.0 70,04 € Kleber DYNAXER HP4 DT1 7.0 89,04 € Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 6.9 81,56 € Hankook K435 KINERGY ECO2 6.9 88,84 € Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 75,14 € Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 6.7 83,40 € Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 73,04 € Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 73,96 € General tire GRABBER GT PLUS 6.2 429,50 € Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 6.1 92,71 € Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 79,94 € Cooper SUMMER 5.8 68,41 € Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 5.4 64,46 € Kleber DYNAXER HP5 DT1 5.4 80,81 € Apollo Alnac 4G 5.1 67,45 € Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 4.9 62,28 € Minerva F209 XL 4.0 73,97 €
4,0 median 7,3 9,1
9. rank in the group of 41 compared
76 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 7,3
−0,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 8 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (41)
  1. 1. 9.1 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 better and cheaper 102,88 € −47,18 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Michelin PRIMACY 4 better and cheaper 125,87 € −24,19 €
  3. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ better and cheaper 109,18 € −40,88 €
  4. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 5 better and cheaper 131,99 € −18,07 €
  5. 5. 8.7 Bridgestone T005DG better and cheaper 130,64 € −19,42 €
  6. 6. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 better and cheaper 100,55 € −49,51 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) better and cheaper 149,52 € −0,54 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 better and cheaper 116,42 € −33,64 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Hankook K135 XL 90,76 € −59,30 €
  10. 9. 8.2 Michelin E PRIMACY This tyre 150,06 €
  11. 11. 8.1 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 78,16 € −71,90 €
  12. 12. 8.0 Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 96,74 € −53,32 €
  13. 12. 8.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 75,53 € −74,53 €
  14. 12. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 124,59 € −25,47 €
  15. 12. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 107,01 € −43,05 €
  16. 16. 7.9 Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 171,51 € +21,45 €
  17. 17. 7.8 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 84,99 € −65,07 €
  18. 18. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 77,69 € −72,37 €
  19. 19. 7.4 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 120,08 € −29,98 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 134,43 € −15,63 €
  21. 20. 7.3 Continental ECOCONTACT 6 115,33 € −34,73 €
  22. 20. 7.3 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 89,59 € −60,47 €
  23. 20. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 72,97 € −77,09 €
  24. 24. 7.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 86,10 € −63,96 €
  25. 25. 7.0 Kumho ECSTA HS51 70,04 € −80,02 €
  26. 25. 7.0 Kleber DYNAXER HP4 DT1 89,04 € −61,02 €
  27. 27. 6.9 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 81,56 € −68,50 €
  28. 27. 6.9 Hankook K435 KINERGY ECO2 88,84 € −61,22 €
  29. 29. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 75,14 € −74,92 €
  30. 30. 6.7 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 83,40 € −66,66 €
  31. 31. 6.5 Debica PRESTO HP 2 73,04 € −77,02 €
  32. 32. 6.2 Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 73,96 € −76,10 €
  33. 32. 6.2 General tire GRABBER GT PLUS 429,50 € +279,44 €
  34. 34. 6.1 Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 92,71 € −57,35 €
  35. 35. 5.9 Sava INTENSA HP 2 79,94 € −70,12 €
  36. 36. 5.8 Cooper SUMMER 68,41 € −81,65 €
  37. 37. 5.4 Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 64,46 € −85,60 €
  38. 37. 5.4 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 DT1 80,81 € −69,25 €
  39. 39. 5.1 Apollo Alnac 4G 67,45 € −82,61 €
  40. 40. 4.9 Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 62,28 € −87,78 €
  41. 41. 4.0 Minerva F209 XL 73,97 € −76,09 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

150 € ÷ 67 887 km × 100
0,22 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 205/60 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Comparison with alternatives
Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 0,19 €
Michelin E PRIMACY 0,22 €

Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (6,1 vs 8,2).

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Eco

Economy tyres are built around low rolling resistance — the engine spends less effort keeping the wheel turning, and that shows up at the pump. Michelin E PRIMACY is one of them. The price is usually a harder compound: on a wet road you need to brake earlier and carry more margin into corners. In return they cover more kilometres than softer compounds. Leading manufacturers keep narrowing the wet-grip gap with new compounds, but a difference between an economy and a standard tyre is normally still there.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/60 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code593224
EAN3528705932244
EU energy label Rolling resistanceA Wet gripB NoiseA (68 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread E PRIMACY
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Eco
Construction Radial
Creation date 22.12.2020
Product launch date (gen.) 20.05.2022
Available technologies

No technologies are listed for this size.

Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 3,0
2026
2. place
Top Tire Reviews Test letných EV pneumatík 235/45 R18 2026
3 tyres
Detail →
2025
3. place
MOTOR Magazine Summer tire test 205/55 R16 2025
7 tyres
Detail →
4. place
Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 2025
6 tyres
Detail →
2023
3. place
Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test 255/45 R20 2023
10 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/60 R16.

Current lowest
150,06 €
↘ 0,70 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
145,80 €
24.9.2026
Highest for the period
151,12 €
22.6.2026
151,12 145,80 150,06 € 22.6.2026 14.10.2026 22.6.2026: 151,12 € 3.8.2026: 150,77 € 31.8.2026: 149,56 € 18.9.2026: 148,34 € 21.9.2026: 150,36 € 24.9.2026: 148,34 € 24.9.2026: 145,80 € 25.9.2026: 147,12 € 8.10.2026: 148,71 € 8.10.2026: 148,35 € 9.10.2026: 148,71 € 14.10.2026: 150,06 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

3,2
★★★☆☆
from 31 reviews
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Expected lifespan
67 887 km
Reliability:confidence-high
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17***@noreg.com
Citroën C3 · 205/55 R16 · 24 140 km
★★☆☆☆

<p>Disaster in wet. Othewise Ok.</p>

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17***@noreg.com
Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD · 225/45 R17 · 83 686 km
★★★☆☆

<p>This tires is dangerous on wet condition, no grip at all.
In dry condition is a medium tyre.
Duration and acustic confort is optimal</p>

TO
to***@yahoo.gr
Tesla Model 3 LR · 225/45 R17 · 32 187 km
★★★☆☆

<p>Low noise,comfort and highly competitive in rolling resistance but not much of a confidence in corners..</p>

CH
ch***@outlook.com
225/45 R17 · 7 242 km
★★★☆☆

Very capable tyre in the dry conditions in terms of wear and efficiency. All of this goes out the window on a damp or wet road. I have had multiple cases of grip completely disappearing on all 4 tyres at low speeds, usually when there is any sort of camber or braking involved. I know this is a summer tyre but in the wet I would say these are borderline dangerous on a heavy EV on wet UK A roads which is a shame as they are comfortable, quiet and efficient, but I tyres main job is to keep you on the road.

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Anonym
Mazda 3 Series · 225/45 R17 · 16 093 km
★★★★☆

I bought the e·Primacy because the Primacy 4 was out of stock.
Overall, I’m satisfied—they’re quiet and the handling feels good.
While tests suggest the wet grip is a bit weak, I’ve never felt unsafe during my daily commute or grand touring.
Wear is minimal, and they look like they’ll last 50,000 km.
That said, I’ll probably go with the Primacy 4 next time. After all, you can never have too much wet grip.

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