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Michelin Premium

PRIMACY 5

8.9 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 17 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available
tested in this size
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
112,60 €
in 225/40 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

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

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/40 R18 92Y XL EAN: 3528704761661 SAP: 476166
MICHELIN PRIMACY 5, RP, FRV
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 112,60 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Michelin PRIMACY 5 evaluated

8.9 Excellent
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,9 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 225/40 R18 among 74 available
tested in this size
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 47 measurements · 14 tests
beats 60 of 94
64 +3,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 13 tests
beats 68 of 94
85 +7,1 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 55 of 85
68 +2,1 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 47 of 82
70 +1,1 %
Dry from 18 measurements · 14 tests
beats 38 of 94
41 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 13 tests
beats 32 of 94
54 +1,1 %
dry handling 5 tests
beats 50 of 82
70 ≈ average
Economy from 24 measurements · 16 tests
beats 81 of 86
95 +20,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 12 tests
beats 78 of 86
93 +9,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 59 of 62
97 +39,9 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 10 tests
beats 82 of 83
99 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 41 of 83
48 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 72 of 74
98 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 99 % Economy 95 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in comfort in size 225/40 R18 from 10 testov in comfort
🏆 Test winner 1× 1st place in 1 test counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 2× 1st–3rd place in 2 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Michelin PRIMACY 5 stands in size 225/40 R18

Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 20 compared
90 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 8,0
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 This tyre 112,60 €
  2. 1. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 121,15 € +8,55 €
  3. 3. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 108,18 € −4,42 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 105,03 € −7,57 €
  5. 4. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 87,87 € −24,73 €
  6. 6. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 99,29 € −13,31 €
  7. 7. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 105,19 € −7,41 €
  8. 8. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 87,41 € −25,19 €
  9. 9. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 114,18 € +1,58 €
  10. 9. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 99,66 € −12,94 €
  11. 9. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 98,88 € −13,72 €
  12. 12. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 80,55 € −32,05 €
  13. 13. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 80,82 € −31,78 €
  14. 14. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 101,31 € −11,29 €
  15. 14. 7.3 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 96,69 € −15,91 €
  16. 16. 7.0 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 99,77 € −12,83 €
  17. 16. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 103,14 € −9,46 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 73,40 € −39,20 €
  19. 19. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 68,63 € −43,97 €
  20. 20. 4.0 Rotalla RU01 60,46 € −52,14 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Michelin PRIMACY 5 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code476166
EAN3528704761661
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Michelin
Tread PRIMACY 5
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 8×
Wins 1×
Top 3 2×
Average placement 4,6
2026
6. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 235/45 R18 2026
10 tyres
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6. place
Vi Bilagare Summer tire test 205/55 R16 2026
10 tyres
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7. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
16 tyres
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6. place
Tyre Reviews Test letných pneumatík 225/45 R17 2026
12 tyres
Detail →
2025
2. place
Auto motor und sport Michelin all-season and summer tire test 225/40 R18 2025
4 tyres
Detail →
5. place
Die Reifentester Summer tire test 205/55 R17 2025
7 tyres
Detail →
4. place
Tyre Reviews Summer tire test 225/55 R18 2025
7 tyres
Detail →
1. place
UTAC Summer/All-season Tire Test 225/45 R17 2025
14 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.

Current lowest
112,60 €
↗ 7,27 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
101,99 €
15.9.2026
Highest for the period
112,60 €
8.11.2026
112,60 101,99 112,60 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 104,97 € 2.7.2026: 103,94 € 21.7.2026: 106,64 € 19.8.2026: 103,94 € 20.8.2026: 106,64 € 27.8.2026: 105,41 € 27.8.2026: 106,64 € 28.8.2026: 105,41 € 8.9.2026: 106,64 € 15.9.2026: 101,99 € 15.9.2026: 106,64 € 15.9.2026: 101,99 € 21.9.2026: 104,03 € 24.9.2026: 103,01 € 1.10.2026: 101,99 € 1.10.2026: 103,01 € 8.10.2026: 104,03 € 8.10.2026: 106,64 € 8.10.2026: 104,03 € 8.10.2026: 106,64 € 10.10.2026: 104,03 € 10.10.2026: 105,05 € 15.10.2026: 104,03 € 15.10.2026: 105,05 € 23.10.2026: 106,64 € 8.11.2026: 112,60 €

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