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Comparison: Falken e.Ziex vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

8.9
R15 – R21
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 89% compared to 86% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Falken e.Ziex was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the e.Ziex and the Primacy 5 were tested. We also know where e.Ziex is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
e.Ziex
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
4
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
3.8
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
37
170

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Dry braking
Falken e.Ziex
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Dry handling
Falken e.Ziex
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Dry handling - objective
Falken e.Ziex
91%
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Dry lane changing
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Dry steering response
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Wet
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet braking
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Wet handling
Falken e.Ziex
71%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Wet handling - objective
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
93%
Wet side guide
Falken e.Ziex
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Exterior noise
Falken e.Ziex
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Costs
Confidence
Falken e.Ziex
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Rolling resistance
Falken e.Ziex
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Fuel Consumption
Falken e.Ziex
94%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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