Michelin Primacy 5 made in India launched as premium tyre for sedan & SUV

Delivers class-leading safety, with over 8 metres (1) shorter wet braking distances compared to leading competitors on both new and worn tyres .

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Vitor Silva, President, Michelin Africa, India and Middle East Region, Shantanu Deshpande, MD, Michelin India and Jean-François RENE, Executive Director, Michelin Chennai
Global tyre maker Michelin announced the launch of the MICHELIN Primacy 5 in India, its latest premium tyre engineered for sedans and SUVs.

Marking a significant milestone in Michelin’s India journey, the Primacy 5 is also the first Michelin passenger car tyre to be manufactured in India.

Designed for today’s diverse mobility needs, the MICHELIN Primacy 5 combines advanced Michelin tread pattern optimisation and next-generation rubber compounds to deliver longlasting safety, comfort, handling, and energy efficiency for internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

Speaking on the launch, Shantanu Deshpande, Managing Director, Michelin India, said, Manufactured in India for Indian drivers, the Primacy 5 has been developed and tested on the vehicles most driven in the country, benchmarked against leading competitors, and validated by an independent testing agency.

The MICHELIN Primacy 5 was honoured with the coveted “Tyre of the Year 2025” title at the Tyre Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence.

Starting August 2026, MICHELIN Primacy 5 will be available across all MICHELIN Tyres & Service stores and approximately 800 MICHELIN authorised dealers nationwide.

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