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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
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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

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

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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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