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Michelin Primacy 5 Energy vs Michelin CrossClimate 3
Though they are the world’s leading
tyre manufacturers,
Michelin are an ever-growing brand that continues to redefine their model line.
Two brand new inclusions to their line-up in 2025 was their
Primacy 5 and
CrossClimate 3 tyres, which both have already proved to be huge successes.
In 2026, Michelin announced their brand new
Primacy 5 Energy model, focusing more on fuel efficiency and electric car mileage than its sister-model.
While the CrossClimate 3 doesn’t feature an “Energy” variation of the model, we will be comparing the two tyres outlined to identify key differences, customer revies, and much more.
Michelin Primacy 5 Energy Overview
The Michelin Primacy 5 Energy has garnered early attention from tyre enthusiasts, building upon the foundation that the Primacy 5 set a year prior in 2025.
This tyre focuses on the demands of electric vehicles, prioritising improved energy efficiency, extended driving range, reduced road noise and long-lasting performance without compromising on everyday comfort.
Michelin’s Energy Passive 2.0 compound increases resistance to abrasion, helping the tyre wear more evenly thus resulting in more longevity.
The Primacy 5 Energy is also equipped with Michelin’s Slim Belt technology, which looks to further reduce rolling resistance. This leads to a lower fuel consumption for ICE vehicles, as well as extending battery range on electric vehicles.
An innovative tyre that focuses on all-things energy/fuel efficiency, the Michelin Primacy 5 Energy garners top praise from industry experts within its short tyre lifespan.
Michelin CrossClimate 3 Overview
The Michelin CrossClimate 3 is the latest evolution of Michelin’s popular all-season tyre range, released in 2025 as the successor to the
CrossClimate 2.
Designed to deliver confident year-round performance, it offers a strong balance of summer handling and dependable winter capability.
Like its predecessor, the CrossClimate 3 carries the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) marking, meeting EU standards for winter use while benefiting from improved wet braking performance of up to 4%.
The tyre also utilises Michelin’s MaxTouch construction to maximise road contact and evenly distribute forces, helping to extend tread life by up to 15%.
A refined and capable all-season option, the CrossClimate 3 is expected to remain a strong performer within Michelin’s tyre line-up.
Tyre Label Ratings
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All car tyres are required to display EU-regulated tyre label ratings, which provide insight into how a tyre performs across several key performance areas.
It’s important to note that these ratings can differ depending on the tyre size or whether the tyre has been specifically designed for certain vehicle manufacturers.
The EU tyre label covers the following rating categories:
- Fuel Efficiency – Graded from A to E
- Wet Grip – Graded from A to E
- Tyre Noise – Measured in decibels (dB) and rated from A to C alongside a numerical value
Primacy 5 Energy Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency – A
- Wet Grip – A
- Tyre Noise – 72B
It’s important to note that there is only 1 tyre size available as of time of writing (20/01/2026).
CrossClimate 3 Label Ratings
- Fuel Efficiency – B or C
- Wet Grip – B
- Tyre Noise – 71B-75B
Customer Reviews
At Blackcircles.com, customer reviews are collected through DriverReviews, giving motorists the opportunity to share genuine feedback based on real driving experiences.
Reviews are broken down into the following categories:
- Overall ratings
- Would the customer buy the tyres again
- Does the car feel better to drive
- Were the tyres value for money
Primacy 5 Energy Customer Reviews
As of time of writing, the Primacy 5 Energy has not got any customer reviews.
We will be sure to update this article as review start coming in.
CrossClimate 3 Customer Reviews
customers have reviewed the CrossClimate 3 as follows:
Primacy 5 Energy Common Tyre Sizes
Currently, the Primacy 5 is stocked in a
235/50 R19 tyre size.
This article will be updated once more sizes are stocked and purchased by Blackcircles.com customers.
CrossClimate 3 Common Tyre Sizes
Primacy 5 Energy Common Car Models
Much like the commonly purchased tyre sizes, the Primacy 5 Energy has just been released, meaning there is a lack of data on the most common
car models these
tyres were fitted on.
Once there’s more data, these sections of the article will be updated.
Price Ranges
Fully fitted prices for tyre models will typically range between different sizes and variants.
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin Primacy 5 Energy range from £ to £ .
Fully fitted prices for the Michelin CrossClimate 3 range from £ to £ .