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Comparison: Nokian Wetproof SUV vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Nokian Wetproof SUVUpper-middle
NokianNokian

Wetproof SUV

R16 – R19
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 Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (69%). The first tyre test of Nokian Wetproof SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Wetproof SUV dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Wetproof SUV
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
3
7
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
5.3
4.4
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
27
170

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Dry braking
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
90%
Dry handling
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet braking
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet handling
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Exterior noise
Nokian Wetproof SUV
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%

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