Segment
1. Michelin e.Primacy Premium2. Nexen N Blue 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Nexen N Blue 5
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than Nexen (67%). The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Nexen N Blue 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the N Blue 5 were tested. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin e.Primacy Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin e.Primacy Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Michelin e.Primacy Rating: Recommended | 204,0 | 95,7 | 98,3 | ||||
| Nexen N Blue 5 | 201,0 | 96,4 | 95,5 | ||||
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