Primacy 5New comfort tire review: is it good, who is it for

Based on tests cited by Michelin Thailand, the Primacy 5 lasts 24% longer than the average of other premium brands, and stops 8% shorter on wet roads when new and 13% shorter when worn.

Yes. Michelin says the Primacy 5 is fully suited to EVs.

Yes. Michelin added SUV and crossover sizes in April 2026, on 16–22 inch rims.

The focus is different. Michelin Thailand says the Primacy 4 focuses on wet braking even when the tread is nearly worn out, while the Primacy 5 focuses on comfort, quiet and energy efficiency, with lower rolling resistance, strong wet braking from new to worn, and about 18% longer tread life than the Primacy 4 (tested on an EV).

No US UTQG treadwear rating for this model was found on Michelin's official websites. The tread life data available is Michelin's claim of about 18% longer life than the Primacy 4, and a 1.4 score for mileage in ÖAMTC's 2026 test, which is very good.

Michelin is a French brand and makes the Primacy 5 in several countries. For example, the tires ÖAMTC bought for its 2026 test were made in Germany, and Michelin started making the Primacy 5 at its Chennai plant in India in 2026. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.

Strong on efficiency, slow wear and comfort, but its handling trails rivals. Austria's ÖAMTC 2026 test (225/50 R17) gave it an overall score of 2.8, rated "befriedigend" (satisfactory), praising its dry and wet braking, tread life and the lowest fuel consumption in the test, but criticizing its handling. Tyre Reviews' own 2026 test in 225/45 R17 placed it 6th of 12 with a Recommended award. These were tests in Europe using European-market sizes.

Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 100 days or 3,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.

Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.