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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 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
143,29 €
in 225/45 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 (3)

Your size 225/45 R18 95Y XL EAN: 3528704560769 SAP: 456076
MICHELIN PRIMACY 5, RP, FRV
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 143,29 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 225/45 R18 91W XL EAN: 3528700476842 SAP: 47684
MICHELIN PRIMACY 5, RP, FRV
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 147,79 €
Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 225/45 R18 95W XL EAN: 3528700207279 SAP: 20727
MICHELIN PRIMACY 5, RP, FRV
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 153,44 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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 225/45 R18 among 67 available
tested in R18
✓ Disciplines
Wet from 47 measurements · 14 tests
beats 59 of 95
63 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 13 tests
beats 69 of 95
85 +7,1 %
Aquaplaning 11 tests
beats 52 of 76
68 +2,1 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 44 of 79
70 +1,1 %
Dry from 18 measurements · 14 tests
beats 35 of 95
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 13 tests
beats 26 of 95
54 +1,1 %
dry handling 5 tests
beats 44 of 80
70 ≈ average
Economy from 24 measurements · 16 tests
beats 75 of 80
94 +19,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 12 tests
beats 69 of 78
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 76 of 77
99 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 34 of 76
48 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 68 of 69
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 94 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in comfort in size 225/45 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
🛣
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 225/45 R18

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

3. rank in the group of 20 compared
80 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,9 above the group median group median 8,0
−0,7 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 9.6 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) better and cheaper 133,00 € −10,29 €
  2. 2. 9.0 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 150,60 € +7,31 €
  3. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 5 This tyre 143,29 €
  4. 3. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4 147,04 € +3,75 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 133,00 € −10,29 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Falken ZIEX ZE320 110,59 € −32,70 €
  7. 7. 8.5 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 132,44 € −10,85 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 124,85 € −18,44 €
  9. 9. 8.2 Falken AZENIS FK520 112,92 € −30,37 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 135,62 € −7,67 €
  11. 10. 8.0 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 111,09 € −32,20 €
  12. 10. 8.0 Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 141,52 € −1,77 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 112,32 € −30,97 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 107,71 € −35,58 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 105,91 € −37,38 €
  16. 16. 7.3 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 144,30 € +1,01 €
  17. 17. 7.0 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 113,82 € −29,47 €
  18. 18. 6.9 Kleber DYNAXER HP5 94,28 € −49,01 €
  19. 19. 6.8 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 92,44 € −50,85 €
  20. 20. 5.4 Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 72,34 € −70,95 €
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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code456076
EAN3528704560769
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB 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
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2025
2. place
Auto motor und sport Michelin all-season and summer tire test 225/40 R18 2025
4 tyres
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5. place
Die Reifentester Summer tire test 205/55 R17 2025
7 tyres
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4. place
Tyre Reviews Summer tire test 225/55 R18 2025
7 tyres
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1. place
UTAC Summer/All-season Tire Test 225/45 R17 2025
14 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
143,29 €
↘ 4,64 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
137,66 €
9.9.2026
Highest for the period
170,71 €
22.6.2026
170,71 137,66 143,29 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 150,27 € 22.6.2026: 148,65 € 22.6.2026: 170,71 € 24.6.2026: 149,49 € 24.6.2026: 148,65 € 26.6.2026: 140,47 € 29.6.2026: 148,65 € 2.7.2026: 140,47 € 3.7.2026: 148,65 € 6.7.2026: 140,47 € 10.7.2026: 143,04 € 11.7.2026: 141,84 € 14.7.2026: 142,40 € 15.7.2026: 142,02 € 16.7.2026: 142,41 € 17.7.2026: 142,46 € 18.7.2026: 141,98 € 21.7.2026: 142,16 € 22.7.2026: 142,43 € 23.7.2026: 142,36 € 24.7.2026: 142,35 € 24.7.2026: 140,47 € 21.8.2026: 142,75 € 22.8.2026: 142,88 € 26.8.2026: 143,11 € 27.8.2026: 142,31 € 29.8.2026: 142,25 € 1.9.2026: 142,31 € 1.9.2026: 142,45 € 2.9.2026: 142,25 € 3.9.2026: 142,31 € 9.9.2026: 137,66 € 15.9.2026: 142,07 € 16.9.2026: 141,91 € 17.9.2026: 141,93 € 17.9.2026: 137,66 € 17.9.2026: 141,93 € 17.9.2026: 137,66 € 18.9.2026: 141,34 € 21.9.2026: 144,17 € 22.9.2026: 144,43 € 22.9.2026: 140,41 € 24.9.2026: 137,66 € 8.10.2026: 140,41 € 27.10.2026: 141,79 € 27.10.2026: 142,99 € 28.10.2026: 142,90 € 29.10.2026: 142,79 € 30.10.2026: 143,20 € 3.11.2026: 143,91 € 4.11.2026: 143,77 € 5.11.2026: 144,41 € 6.11.2026: 143,31 € 7.11.2026: 143,29 € 8.11.2026: 143,29 €

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