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Tyres designed to stay safe from the first to the last mile

MICHELIN tyres are meticulously engineered and rigorously tested to ensure your safety throughout their entire lifespan, every moment, every mile. That’s why they’re trusted by the most demanding car makers and rated highest by drivers worldwide.(1)

Trust our expertise. Trust your tyres for longer.(2) Choose MICHELIN tyres!

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At Michelin, we believe great tyres should stand the test of time. That’s why we design them for lasting performance and dependable safety — even as they wear. Our advanced technologies and rigorous testing processes at 2 mm tread depth aims at ensuring performance is maintained at a high level, giving you total peace of mind.

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MICHELIN Primacy 5

Tyre MICHELIN PRIMACY 5 Summer tyre 245/45 R18 100W XL A (tyre + rim) Square

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MICHELIN tyres are designed to offer the best set of performances, from the first to the last mile.(7)

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Why MICHELIN tyres are the best choice for you?

At Michelin, we innovate every day to design tyres that deliver long lasting performance and peace of mind. With Michelin, trust your tyres for longer.(2)

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(1) With an impressive 4,7/5 average rating from nearly 128,000 users, with more than 85% of reviews at 5 stars. Based on Wonderflow collecting consumers ratings & reviews during 2020-2024 in 12 countries, on passenger car & van tyres : China, France, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany, Turkey, independent Japan, South Korea & Australia on the following independent websites : https://global.jd.com/, https://www.tirerack.com/, https://discounttire.com/, https://www.tmall.com/, https://www.norauto.es/, https://www.norauto.fr/, https://www.canadiantire.ca/fr.html, https://www.walmart.com/, https://www.samsclub.com/, https://www.pepboys.com/, https://www.centralepneus.fr/, https://www.feuvert.fr/, https://www.discounttiredirect.com/, https://www.tirebuyer.com/, https://www.1001pneus.fr/, https://www.kaltire.com/, https://www.atu.de/, https://reifen.auto.check24.de/, https://www.tyrehood.com/en/, https://www.hepsiburada.com/, https://www.pneus-online.fr/, https://prod.danawa.com/, https://www.amazon.de/, https://www.halfords.com/, https://www.pneumatici-pneus-online.it/, https://www.amazon.com/, https://www.national.co.uk/, https://www.tyroola.com.au/, https://www.gomme-auto.it/, https://www.amazon.co.jp/, https://www.1010tires.com/, https://www.123pneus.fr/, https://www.tirendo.fr/, https://www.mytyres.co.uk/, https://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/, https://www.reifen.com/de-de, https://minkara.carview.co.jp/, https://www.tirendo.it/, https://point-s.ca/, https://www.neumaticos-online.es/, https://www.consumerreports.org/, https://simpletyre.com, https://www.n11.com/, https://shop.autobacs.com/. Results could show minor discrepancies

 

(2) MICHELIN’S most iconic tyre ranges sold in Africa & Middle-east markets  have increased their longevity vs. their previous generation. Results based on tests done by DEKRA upon Michelin's request, for the following tyre lines: MICHELIN Primacy 5 tyres vs MICHELIN Primacy 4+ tyres (test 2024 on size 235/45R18); MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV tyres vs MICHELIN Latitude Sport 3 tyres (test 2018 on size 235/60R18); MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5 tyres vs MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 tyres (test 2021 on size 225/40R18), & MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S tyres vs MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport tyres (test 2016 on size 255/35R19).The sales of the new generation patterns (MICHELIN Primacy 5, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5, and MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S tyres) combined constitute 50% of our 2025 January to June 2025 MICHELIN brand PC/SUV tyre sales in Africa & Middle east region.


(3) Compared to MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 tyre. Based on external tests at Michelin's request on wet and snow conditions on dimension 205/55 R16 94V new and worn. Worn means when worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation: ECE R30r03f.


(4) Compared to MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 tyre. Based on external tests on Michelin's request.

 

(5) wet braking performance - Wet braking new and worn: External tests conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service, on Michelin's request, between 80-20 kph, in low grip conditions in July 2024, on dimension 205/55 R16 91V on VW Golf 8 (worn means when worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation: ECE R30r03f) comparing MICHELIN Primacy 5 (new: 100% - worn: 100%) versus MICHELIN Primacy 4+ (new: 91.4% - worn: 99.2%).
wet braking performance - Worn means when worn on machine (buffed) to the depth of Tread Wear Indicator according to European regulation: ECE R30r03f. On new and worn 205/55 R16 91V MICHELIN Primacy 5 is above the R117 European regulation wet grip threshold.


(6) Longevity - External tests conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTRE, on Michelin's request, in July 2024, on dimension 235/45 R18 98 W&Y on Tesla Model 3 comparing MICHELIN Primacy 5 (100%) versus MICHELIN Primacy 4+ (82%).


(7) "Last mile" being understood as until the minimum legal tread depth (1.6 mm in Europe). Please refer to the minimum legal tread depth in your country. The following tyre lines are designed to offer high level of longevity and performance that lasts: MICHELIN CrossClimate 3, MICHELIN CrossClimate 3 sport, MICHELIN CrossClimate 2, MICHELIN CrossClimate 2 SUV, MICHELIN Primacy 5, MICHELIN Primacy 4+, MICHELIN e.Primacy, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4S, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5, MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV, MICHELIN Pilot Sport 4 SUV,  MICHELIN Alpin 6 and MICHELIN Pilot Alpin 5.

 

(8) Based on global Michelin internal quality tracker measuring the number of customers returns per million due to manufacturing quality issue (returns reported by dealers to Michelin's salesforce). Data collected worlwide, full year 2024.


(9) Based on Michelin's internal survey in between 2020 and 2024 in Europe. Michelin passenger car & van tyres have collected 148 podium rankings out of 216 tests, performed by ACE Lenkrad, ADAC, AMS, AUTO BILD, AUTO BILD allrad, AUTO BILD klassik, AUTO BILD reisemobil, AUTO BILD sportscars, AUTO EXPRESS, AUTO STRASSENVERKEHR, AUTO ZEITUNG, The Reifentester, EVO, Gute fahrt, MOOTTORI, PRO MOBIL, SPORTAUTO, TEKNIIKAN MAAILMA, TEKNIKENS VÄRLD , TYRE REVIEWS,VI BILÄGARE, WHATCAR

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