Michelin Primacy 5 tyre range expanded in Malaysia

Michelin Malaysia recently announced that the ‘MICHELIN Primacy 5’ tyre range is now extended to equip SUVs, which are now the most popular range of cars here in Malaysia. Beyond premium driving comfort, lasting safety, and EV compatibility, the

extended line also delivers peace of mind even on rough road conditions.

This extension to the range adds 34 new fitments for 16- to 22-inch wheels to the

‘MICHELIN Primacy 5’ range, providing a wider range of sizing options to fit all vehicle types and meet diverse consumer needs. The recommended retail price for the MICHELIN Primacy 5 starts from RM467 to RM1,639.

The Official Press Release

Kuala Lumpur, 13 April 2026 – Michelin Malaysia has announced the extension

of its acclaimed MICHELIN Primacy 5 line to include sport utility vehicles (SUVs),

covering both ICE and electric models. With this expansion, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 now offers a broader range of sizing options to fit a wider variety of vehicle types. This allows motorists to select tyres based on their driving needs, while enabling more drivers to experience the trusted performance, premium comfort, and peace of mind that define the MICHELIN Primacy 5.

Florentin Odenwald, Managing Director of Michelin Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei

said: “The extended MICHELIN Primacy 5 line addresses the SUV and crossover

market, which has grown significantly from just 11% of sales in 2010 to 42% in 2025*. This extension adds 34 new fitments for 16- to 22-inch wheels, offering a broader range of sizing options to meet diverse vehicle and consumer needs.”

"Malaysia is at an exciting inflection point, with EV adoption accelerating and SUVs

dominating the roads. With the extension of the MICHELIN Primacy 5 range, we are meeting this shift head on, giving drivers of both electric and conventional SUVs a tyre that delivers on comfort, safety, and efficiency without compromise." added Florentin.

The SUV extension of the internationally recognized MICHELIN Primacy 5 builds on

the tyre’s reputation for exceptional “wet grip and longevity”, praised by consumers, leading automotive journalists, and dealers worldwide. The tyre has also received prestigious distinctions, including the 2025 Auto Magazine Best Tire Award and the 2025 Summer Tyre Test Winner Award by Tekniikan Maailma.

Designed to deliver peace of mind even on rough road conditions, the new SUV

tyre variant features reinforced sidewalls for greater stability and impact resistance.

 Validated by third-party SUV test results, the extended MICHELIN Primacy 5 continues to offer the same outstanding benefits:

* E2A figures include Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,

Thailand, Vietnam.

• Premium Comfort Drive, ranking Number 1 in silence and comfort with

the lowest interior cabin noise1, thanks to MICHELIN Silent Rib Gen-3

technology

• Safety Made to Last, with 16% shorter wet braking distance (new and

worn) and Number 1 performance in the wet moose test, supported by

MICHELIN EverGrip, MICHELIN EverTread, and Functional Elastomers 3.02,3

• Excellent Longevity, through MaxTouch technology that maximizes

contact with the road and evenly distributes the forces of acceleration,

braking and cornering for longer tread life without compromising safety.

• EV Compatibility, with a high-performance tread compound that reduces

rolling resistance by 10%4 to improve energy efficiency and extend the

electric vehicle’s battery range.

In Malaysia, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 is now available in 76 sizes for 16- to 22-

inch wheels, at all Michelin’s authorized tyre dealers across the nation.

The recommended retail price for the MICHELIN Primacy 5 starts from RM467 to

RM1,639.

For more information, please visit https://www.michelin.com.my/.

1 Silence and comfort (SUV): External tests conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd, on MICHELIN's request,

using 265/60R18 on a Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader MY2025 in November 2025 at Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Center, Chachoengsao, Thailand. MICHELIN PRIMACY5 (new tyre) obtained 3% or 1.64dB lower Interior Noise and Good impression in comfort among other premium brands. (Silence and comfort -Thanks to the MICHELIN Silent Rib Gen-3 technology).

2 Wet braking performance for new and worn tyre (SUV): External tests conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd, on MICHELIN's request, from 80-0 km/h, using 265/60R18 on a Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader MY2025 in November 2025 at Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Center, Chachoengsao, Thailand.

MICHELIN PRIMACY5 stopped 16% (new tyre) and 16% (worn tyre) shorter than other premium brands in average. Worn tyre means tyre buffed on machine to the depth of 2 mm remaining tread depth.

3 Wet handling (SUV) - External tests conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd, on MICHELIN's request, wet cornering test @ 50kph and wet moose test @ 60 kph, using 265/60R18 on a Toyota Fortuner 2.4 Leader MY2025 in November 2025 at Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Center, Chachoengsao, Thailand.

MICHELIN PRIMACY5 obtained Good impression in Wet cornering and Best impression in Wet moose tests among

other premium brands. (Wet handling performance - Thanks to the MICHELIN Functional Elastomers 3.0 and MICHELIN Long Lasting Sculpture for Wet).

4 Energy efficiency (SUV): Rolling Resistance tests conducted on machine by Thailand Automative institute, on

MICHELIN's request, in November 2025 at Automotive and Tyre Testing, Research and Innovation Center, Chachoengsao, Thailand using 265/60 R18. MICHELIN PRIMACY 5 has 10% of rolling resistance better than other premium brands in average. (Energy efficiency - Thanks to the MICHELIN Functional Elastomers 3.0).

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