Michelin Premium PRIMACY 5
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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.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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A 
B Price from 94,11 € 
Rim protection B A B Price from 98,01 € Rim protection B A B Price from 101,20 € 
Reinforced profile Rim protection B A B Price from 107,19 € Reinforced profile Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Primacy 5 evaluated
tested in this size 
Wet 78 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 52 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 93 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 98 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Michelin PRIMACY 5 stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 43 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.4 88,45 € better and cheaper 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 85,49 € better and cheaper 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 122,62 € 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 119,73 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.8 88,73 € This tyre 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.7 89,58 € 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 8.6 120,20 € 
Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 65,34 € 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.4 220,64 € 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 81,06 € 
Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 8.2 74,95 € 
Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.1 81,55 € 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 72,22 € 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 67,20 € 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 54,45 € 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 75,98 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 72,63 € 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 63,16 € 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 61,78 € 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 78,35 € 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 54,66 € 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.4 73,42 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 67,30 € 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 65,85 € 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 64,14 € 
Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 128,92 € 
Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 6.9 52,78 € 
Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 60,01 € 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 6.7 62,00 € 
Pirelli Cinturato P1 6.6 77,05 € 
Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 62,29 € 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 58,95 € 
Giti GITISYNERGY H2 6.0 65,89 € 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 62,58 € 
Cooper SUMMER 5.8 56,28 € 
Infinity Ecosis 5.7 119,86 € 
Avon ZV7 5.4 51,88 € 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 67,60 € 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 DT1 5.4 55,80 € 
Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 4.9 55,83 € 
Zeetex ZT1000 4.6 66,26 € 
Rotalla RU01 4.0 65,99 € 
Minerva F209 4.0 73,67 € Minerva F209 73,67 € −15,06 € 9.4 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 88,45 € −0,28 € Show all tyres in the ranking (43)
- 1. 9.4 88,45 € −0,28 €
- 2. 9.1 85,49 € −3,24 €
- 3. 9.0 122,62 € +33,89 €
- 4. 8.8 119,73 € +31,00 €
- 4. 8.8 88,73 €
- 6. 8.7 89,58 € +0,85 €
- 7. 8.6 120,20 € +31,47 €
- 7. 8.6 65,34 € −23,39 €
- 9. 8.4 220,64 € +131,91 €
- 10. 8.3 81,06 € −7,67 €
- 11. 8.2 74,95 € −13,78 €
- 12. 8.1 81,55 € −7,18 €
- 13. 8.0 72,22 € −16,51 €
- 13. 8.0 67,20 € −21,53 €
- 13. 8.0 54,45 € −34,28 €
- 13. 8.0 75,98 € −12,75 €
- 17. 7.9 72,63 € −16,10 €
- 17. 7.9 63,16 € −25,57 €
- 19. 7.8 61,78 € −26,95 €
- 20. 7.7 78,35 € −10,38 €
- 21. 7.6 54,66 € −34,07 €
- 22. 7.4 73,42 € −15,31 €
- 23. 7.3 67,30 € −21,43 €
- 23. 7.3 65,85 € −22,88 €
- 25. 7.2 64,14 € −24,59 €
- 26. 7.0 128,92 € +40,19 €
- 27. 6.9 52,78 € −35,95 €
- 28. 6.8 60,01 € −28,72 €
- 29. 6.7 62,00 € −26,73 €
- 30. 6.6 77,05 € −11,68 €
- 31. 6.5 62,29 € −26,44 €
- 32. 6.2 58,95 € −29,78 €
- 33. 6.0 65,89 € −22,84 €
- 34. 5.9 62,58 € −26,15 €
- 35. 5.8 56,28 € −32,45 €
- 36. 5.7 119,86 € +31,13 €
- 37. 5.4 51,88 € −36,85 €
- 37. 5.4 67,60 € −21,13 €
- 37. 5.4 55,80 € −32,93 €
- 40. 4.9 55,83 € −32,90 €
- 41. 4.6 66,26 € −22,47 €
- 42. 4.0 65,99 € −22,74 €
- 42. 4.0 73,67 € −15,06 €
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 205/55 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Technical information
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.
B A B (70 dB) Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Which tests it appeared in
1× 
3× 
AutoŽurnál 3. place 
Auto Motor und Sport 
2. place Auto Motor und Sport 
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
<p>I have been on the Primacy series since 2021. Coming from Pilot Sport to Primacy, it was much more comfortable and quieter. The primacy is also very lasting. I have been on the Primacy 4 and 5 for 5 years now, I do about 19K miles a year so the primacy is a good balance between price, comfort and safety.</p>
<p>So good.</p>
<p>Heavy electric car. These have been excellent once worn in. Quieter, smoother and they've tightened the steering considerably. The stiffer tyre suits this car as the suspension is under damped and needs stiffer tyres to force the compression to do it's job. Definitely recommend and will fit same again.</p>
<p>Difficult to compare to my older tires because not only the tire but the car is new to me. My initial thoughts are that this a touring tire for comfortable, quiet and fuel efficient long drives. It is not the best in dry handling and stoping - just average but good and secure enough in wet and aquaplaning. The car is not sporty but comfort oriented, so these tires are good mach for it. Maybe I will try PS4S or PS5 next year but if they sacrifice too much of the comfort I will not. I had a Stelvio Quadrifoglio until now, so I know what a UHP tires means. Have been using Pirelli PZero and Conti SportContact 7 for summer and Pirelli PZero Winter 2 and Conti WinterContact TS870P for winter. All of them perfect besides the TS870P. The worst winter tire ever. Maybe they made some mistake at the factory with the compound during covid shit ??? It was awfully hard/firm and unresponsive on ice and snow.</p>
<p>I’ve just fitted these tyres to my Citroën C5 X plug-in hybrid, and I’m a little disappointed. They feel comfortable enough, but they make an incredible amount of noise on certain types of road surface. Since I bought the C5 X primarily for its comfort and quietness, I’m already looking for replacement tyres.</p>