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

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
VS
Falken e.ZiexUpper-middle
FalkenFalken

e.Ziex

8.9
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). 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 Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the e.Ziex were tested.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Falken e.Ziex
52%
Falken
e.Ziex
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
67%
Falken e.Ziex
50%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Falken e.Ziex
33%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Falken e.Ziex
62%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Falken e.Ziex
62%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
67%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Falken e.Ziex
63%
Falken
e.Ziex
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
50%
Falken e.Ziex
83%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Primacy 5
53%
Falken e.Ziex
53%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Falken e.Ziex
50%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Falken
e.Ziex
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
67%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Falken e.Ziex
67%
Falken
e.Ziex
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
67%
Falken e.Ziex
67%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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