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Michelin e.Primacy

Michelin Tyres Premium Touring Summer

The Michelin e.Primacy is a premium summer touring tyre with a clear eco-first brief: low rolling resistance, low noise and strong comfort. Across both driver feedback and independent testing it stands out for efficiency and long wear, making it a strong fit for high-mileage, everyday use. The main trade-off is wet-weather reassurance, where grip and aquaplaning performance can be inconsistent depending on conditions and tyre size.

8.1
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
75%
Wet Grip
50%
Road Feedback
65%
Handling
60%
Wear
81%
Comfort
79%
Buy again
48%
28 Reviews
65% Average
431,000 miles driven
6 Tests (avg: 10th)
Michelin e.Primacy

Michelin e.Primacy

Summer Premium
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8.1 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Category Scores
Comfort
96.7
0.32x / 7 tests
Value
95.2
0.42x / 13 tests
Dry
76.1
1.8x / 11 tests
Wet
71.1
2x / 26 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
84.9
13 tests
Handling
67.6
10 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 6
Publications: 5
Period: 2022 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 28
Avg Rating: 65.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.35
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tyre Test Teknikens Varld 2025 235/55 R19 2/8 4 metrics
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test Motor 2025 205/55 R16 3/7 11 metrics
2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2025 215/55 R17 4/6 9 metrics
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres Auto Motor Und Sport 2023 255/45 R20 3/10 11 metrics
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 38/50 12 metrics
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test Vi Bilagare 2022 205/55 R16 9/10 10 metrics
In Depth Tyre Comparisons
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All Tests
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6
Tests
10th
Average
2nd
Best
38th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test
205/55 R16 • 2025
3rd/7
The Michelin e.Primacy showcases its efficiency-focused design by delivering the best rolling resistance coefficient (5.48 kg/t) while still maintaining strong overall performance. It excels in dry braking with a class-leading 36.1 meters stopping distance and delivers good wet braking performance. The e.Primacy's comfort credentials are equally impressive, tying for first in subjective comfort assessment. However, Michelin shows some weakness in water evacuation tests, placing last in curved aquaplaning and near-last in straight aquaplaning resistance. This suggests a trade-off where rolling resistance improvements may have compromised water dispersion capabilities. Despite these limitations, the Michelin's balance of efficiency, comfort, and core safety performance at a competitive price point (€415) earns it third place overall.
2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tyre Test
235/55 R19 • 2025
2nd/8
The Michelin e Primacy impressed with its remarkably low rolling resistance (best in test by a significant margin) while maintaining strong overall performance. Though it sacrificed some grip in hydroplaning resistance, this weakness wasn't generally noticeable in normal driving. The e Primacy delivered exceptional comfort, being both the quietest tyre and offering excellent shock absorption without feeling spongy. Its handling characteristics were quite similar to the winning Pirelli, though slightly less precise in steering feel and responsiveness. For drivers prioritizing comfort and fuel efficiency while still wanting strong safety performance, the Michelin e Primacy offers an excellent compromise, finishing just one point behind the test winner.
2025 AMS Sustainability Tyre Test
215/55 R17 • 2025
4th/6
The Michelin e.Primacy stands out for having the highest efficiency and comfort ratings while maintaining good overall performance. It's produced CO2-neutrally in Germany and features extremely low rolling resistance, long life, and minimal wear. The tyre provides well-balanced dynamics and precision on dry surfaces with direct steering response and high safety during evasive maneuvers. It's exceptionally comfortable and quiet with the highest fuel efficiency of all tested tyres. Its main compromises are longer braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces, and reduced dynamics and corner grip in wet handling. For electric vehicles, it excels by maximizing range and minimizing rolling noise.
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
195/65R15 91 H A B 69
185/65R15 88 H A B 68
195/65R15 95 T XL A B 70
195/65R15 91 V A B 69
185/65R15 92 T XL A B 71
185/65R15 88 T A B 68
16 inch
215/60R16 99 H XL A B 70
205/55R16 91 W A B 69
205/55R16 91 V A B 69
205/55R16 94 H XL A B 70
215/60R16 95 H A B 69
205/55R16 94 V XL A B 70
205/60R16 92 H A B 68
205/55R16 91 H A B 69
205/60R16 92 V A B 68
205/60R16 96 W XL A B 71
205/60R16 96 H XL A B 71
17 inch
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 70
225/45R17 94 V XL A B 70
205/50R17 93 H XL A B 70
225/50R17 98 V XL A B 70
225/50R17 98 Y XL A B 70
215/55R17 94 W A B 69
205/50R17 93 V XL A B 70
215/55R17 94 V A B 69
225/45R17 91 V A B 69
225/45R17 91 W A B 69
225/50R17 98 W XL A B 70
225/45R17 94 W XL A B 70
205/50R17 93 W XL A B 70
18 inch
245/45R18 100 W XL A B 70
235/60R18 103 H A B 69
20 inch
255/45R20 101 T A A 70
255/45R20 105 H XL A A 72
255/45R20 101 T A A 70
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Size Price Range  
205/55 R16 £107.99 - £112.99 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 £122.99 - £122.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
235/45 R18 £181.99 - £181.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
Available in 10 tyre sizes - View all.

Review Summary

Based on 25 user reviews

Drivers report that the Michelin e.Primacy is quiet, comfortable, and notably efficient, with several high-scoring reviews praising its long tread life. Dry-road performance is generally fine for everyday driving, though not very communicative at the limit. However, a large share of mid-to-low scoring reviews cite seriously poor wet grip-especially in rain, colder temps, and standing water-leading to reduced confidence and occasional safety concerns. Overall sentiment is mixed, with strengths in efficiency and comfort offset by frequently reported wet-weather shortcomings.

Strengths
  • Quiet/low noise
  • Ride comfort
  • Low rolling resistance/efficiency
  • Long tread life
Areas for Improvement
  • Poor wet grip and braking
  • Aquaplaning/standing water performance
  • Unpredictable handling in the wet

Top 3 Michelin e.Primacy Reviews

Given 80% while driving a Citroën C4 (195/60 R18) on mostly country roads for 15,000 average miles
Stock tyre on the Citroën Ë-C4. I was a bit sceptical of the wet performance of an eco-tyre, but the ePrimacy have impressed me with very good grip on wet roads.
Helpful 1071
July 3, 2025
Given 52% while driving a Citroën C3 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 6,000 average miles
Ok in the dry, but very bad in the rain, grip is non existent, i feel very unsafe when driving in wet conditions.
Helpful 856
July 27, 2025
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
Had them on for 4 years with a safe/relaxed driving style. Very happy as they are very quiet and comfortable. Handling just fine on dry road, I have read many comments on wet road that they do not perform at the highest level, but with my relaxed driving style I never encountered any problems or aquaplaning. Excellent fuel economy and excellent wear as usual from Michelin.
Helpful 939
June 3, 2025

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Latest Michelin e.Primacy Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 50% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (225/45 R18) on for 10,000 miles
these tyres are a liability in the wet. i do not feel safe with these tyres and about 20% into their usable life i'll be binning them and buying new ones. I can't understand how on earth these were fitted as oem tyres for the model 3.
Helpful 0
March 12, 2026
Given 58% while driving a MINI Cooper SE (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
OEM for Mini Cooper SE J01. Not bad handling and Traction on dry road. So bad on Wet road like ice skates,Slipping wheel departure on the crosswalk .
Helpful 212
December 23, 2025
Given 40% while driving a Volvo XC60 (235/55 R19) on mostly country roads for 1,000 average miles
OEM tyre which came with the car. Quiet, comfortable and efficient, and grip ok on dry roads.

They get sketchy in the wet, are pretty alarming in standing water, and have absolutely no grip at all on mud and grass - really useful for an AWD SUV bought to tow.

I’m not even waiting to see how bad they are when the temperatures are below freezing - so swapping them out for a set of CrossClimates ASAP.
Helpful 188
December 20, 2025
Given 61% while driving a Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
Wet grip is very bad
Helpful 185
November 22, 2025
Given 53% while driving a Opel Corsa (195/55 R16) on mostly town for 10,000 spirited miles
Good comfort,ok in the dry,good braking but...
the handling in the wet, especially if the road tarmac isn't new is really dangerous! If you steer the wheel over a half round there is no grip!
Helpful 224
November 8, 2025
Given 16% while driving a Toyota Prius (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 12,500 easy going miles
The tread depth on my new Michelin tires was only 6 mm- that’s already close to what used tires look like. After driving only one season (about 20,000 km), they started to hum. At first, I thought a wheel bearing was failing, but it turned out the noise was coming from the tires themselves.
Honestly, it feels like a scam for such an expensive brand. My previous Barum Bravuris 5HM tires never hummed, even after 50,000 km and had standart tread 8mm. Very disappointing performance from Michelin.
Helpful 242
November 4, 2025
Given 43% while driving a Mercedes Benz E220Cdi (205/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
With Mercedes w211 very poor tyre. Dangerous and unpredictable. The car was always with esp active even if I didn’t notice the car was sliding the front, in slow inclined curves. To the point that the mechanic thought it was a problem with the car. Bad in dry , long distance for braking and a nightmare in wet sliding the front of the car abruptly.
Mostly had Michelin tyres with no problems.
Last ones were primacy 4 made in Poland and no problems. These e primacy Mo certified, are from Spain and so far the worst tyre I had.
Spent several hundred euros in tests with the car because we thought it was a mechanical problem. Even changed all abs sensors. The car is fine.
Changed for Toyo and the car is normal again.
Representative from Michelin didn’t comment or was of any help.
May be bad luck with these ones. However they last much more then average. If only they were not dangerous would be perfect.
Less noise then the Toyos and comfortable if going straight ahead.
Tried all the pressures recommended in Mercedes manual. Didn’t made any difference.
Helpful 262
September 28, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
Tyres were fitted to my car upon delivery (Tesla Model 3). The tyres are fine for normal use in the summer, but could provide a bit more feedback and therefore don't feel very nice when cornering at speed. The tyres are very good for the car's fuel consumption, which is almost 10% more economical than my winter tyres. However, the tyres are really useless on wet roads! When the road is even slightly wet, they lose grip in corners and on roundabouts, even when driving slowly. On the motorway at exits or flyovers, you can feel the car floating on the road and searching for grip when it rains and it quickly loses grip. The tyres do not feel safe at all in the rain. That is why I have my winter tyres (Continental WinterContact TS870P) fitted immediately after the summer, even though the temperatures are too high for winter tyres. I simply don't have enough confidence in the Michelin tyres in the rain, and my winter tyres perform much better. In the spring, I will consult with my leasing company to have the Michelin tyres permanently removed and replaced with a decent tyre. I hope they will agree to the PS5 tyres, as I have had good experience with them on my previous car.
Helpful 318
September 17, 2025
Given 57% while driving a Tesla Model 3 standard plus (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 7,500 easy going miles
Michelin E-Primacy in T0 Tesla OEM Spec.
Fairly quiet and OK in dry conditions.
Wet or moist conditions no grip whatsoever.
It gets even worth with colder temperatures.
Not recommended.
Helpful 362
September 16, 2025
Given 70% while driving a Tesla 2024 Model 3 RWD (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
These tires are the original equipment on my 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD. In dry conditions, they feel good, but it's unclear where the limit is; they often lose grip without warning. In wet conditions, they're embarrassing, thanks to the abundant torque and rear-wheel drive, which causes the rear end to skid at every roundabout. Fortunately, there are electronic controls.
Helpful 355
September 12, 2025
Given 80% while driving a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (235/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 37,500 spirited miles
These were OEM fitted to my car. Pretty good performance and wear lasting over 30k miles on the rear and 42k on the front. Still had tread left on front when internal foam came detached causing imbalance vibration.
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Helpful 422
August 29, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 31,000 average miles
Very poor performance on wet surface. Dangerous even when you are driving at motorway speed and passing on this flyover bridge joint, these tyres will lose grip immediately and give you a shock.
Helpful 915
May 23, 2025
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