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Michelin Primacy 5

Summer passenger tyre · 225/55R18

from$386.00/tyre
Mid-tier — premium comfort and longevity for everyday drivingIn stock at 3 retailersPrices checked 27 Aug 2026
Michelin Primacy 5 tyre

Understand this tyre

What the size on the sidewall means225/55 R18
225 · Width
The tyre is 225 mm wide, measured sidewall to sidewall.
55 · Profile
Sidewall height is 55% of the width — a balanced mix of handling and ride comfort.
R18 · Rim
Fits an 18-inch wheel. Must match your rim diameter exactly.

The Michelin Primacy 5 is built for everyday NZ driving, blending comfort and long-lasting safety. EverGrip and MaxTouch technologies aim to maintain wet-braking performance as the tyre wears, while Silent Rib Gen 3 reduces road vibrations for a quieter ride. It is also rated EV-compatible thanks to lower rolling resistance.

Wet grip
90%
EU A rating plus EverGrip wet-braking technology claims
Quiet & comfort
78%
70 dB noise with Silent Rib Gen 3 minimising vibrations
Tread life
78%
MaxTouch and stated extended longevity kilometres
A good fit if you…
  • Do everyday driving — commuting, family trips, motorway runs
  • Want a quieter, more refined ride on rough NZ roads
  • Drive an electric vehicle and want fewer charging stops
  • Prioritise wet braking safety that lasts as the tyre wears
Look elsewhere if you…
  • Track days or spirited performance driving — no sport claims here
  • Winter alpine conditions — marketed as a summer/all-season fit

Which retailer suits you?

Compare prices at 3 retailers
What you'll actually pay · 4 tyresAn all-inclusive retailer's price already covers fitting — the sticker price is the whole price.
Tyre priceTyrewise levyFitting (est.)
Fitted price comparison across retailersAlbany Tyresall-in price$1544Hyperdriveextras added$1891Advantage Tyresextras added$1925
Price vs ratingLeft = cheaper · up = better rated
Price versus rating across retailersAlbany Tyres — cheapestHyperdriveAdvantage Tyres
Recommended
5.0(700)
Albany TyresQuality tyres on the North Shore, Auckland. Need new mags for your ute or new tyres for your car or four wheel drive? Albany Tyres, top of the Albany hill.
In stock
$386.00/tyre advertisedFitting & balancing included
$1544.00for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
What customers say5.0700 Google reviews
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  • CS
    Chris Shieff3 weeks ago

    My second five-star review for the team here - this time a puncture was repaired on the spot at a very competitive price. Won't hesitate to keep using Albany Tyres, friendly prompt service. Thank you.

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  • JB
    John Broad2 weeks ago

    What a great experience from the first phone call to the pickup. Very helpful and friendly in selecting suitable tyres for our car at a great price. I recommend the team at Albany Tyres without hesitation.

    Review via Google Maps

  • EG
    Ella Gunnessa month ago

    Fantastic service from a great team who know their stuff and are passionate about their business. I'm absolutely delighted with my full set of tyres. Also very competitively priced. I certainly can highly recommend Albany Tyres, huge thumbs up!!!

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  • S
    Sanjay5 months ago

    These guys are almost as fast and professional as a Formula One Pit Crew, with great prices to match. Big ups for transparently displaying your prices on your website, and for your focus on getting unstocked tyres in by midday next day. Called them at 3pm, had new tyres by 1pm today. Amazing service.

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  • JR
    john reuben gazzingan7 months ago

    I had an excellent experience with Albany Tyres. The team provided outstanding service from start to finish — friendly, professional, and efficient. Sam was easy to talk to and provided competitive prices. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend Albany Tyres to anyone looking for reliable service and great value.

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4.6(1,461)
HyperdriveThe best prices on Tyre's Wheels Roof Racks Car Audio 250 Fitting Locations NZ Wide. - Hyper Drive FIND | DELIVER | INSTALL | GENIUS
In stock
$424.99/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $1890.52for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.61,461 Google reviews
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  • RD
    Roevan Dacanaya month ago

    Huge thanks to TK once again from Hyper Drive for always looking after me whenever I need wheels or tires. He’s helped me out a lot with my Evo, and now with the Eclipse as well. He always provides great customer service, is easy to communicate with, and makes the whole process simple and stress-free. I really appreciate how he always sorts me out and takes the time to help properly. Definitely a 10/10 experience every time — highly recommend!

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  • NT
    Neta Tomokino5 months ago

    Happy new Tyres for our “Larry” Thanks to this amazing team, safety first, knowledge and care received when we walked in to the Penrose store. Acknowledging the awesome Philip M🙌 for getting through my OCD inexperienced questions, he definitely made our experience memorable.Thank you so much Philip! So whānau if it’s that time to give some love to your cars, make this whānau your first stop, a professional team of amazing humans!!

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  • ST
    Santana Taia2 weeks ago

    Had Jay come out and fit and balance a new set of tyres for me. Top bloke, turned up on time, got straight into it, and had everything sorted in no time. Did a great job and the wheels feel spot on. Really easy process from start to finish. Would definitely recommend Hyper Drive, and Jay especially. Cheers Team!

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  • J
    Joashantia month ago

    Awesome experience with Hyper Drive Mobile this morning. Steve was super friendly and easy to deal with, and made the whole thing really straightforward. He turned up earlier than expected and had the one new tyre fitted in under 30 minutes. Was also stoked to see he’d polished the tyres and topped up the air in all the others too. I didn’t even realise that was part of the service. Such a nice extra touch. Really good customer service and just an all-round great experience. Thank you!

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  • SW
    Sally Wallace3 weeks ago

    I used the chatbot as was so confused what battery I needed. Was so helpful and found the right one. Great service, shipping to my work address, which is an added bonus. Great price for the battery, didn’t know I needed a new one till mechanic flattened my battery.

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4.5(63)
Advantage TyresWith over 60 tyre service centres across New Zealand, Advantage offers Kiwis real-life tyre solutions. Shop tyres and book your fitments now!
In stock
$426.60/tyre advertised+ Tyrewise + fitting
≈ $1925.00for 4 tyres, fitted
Opening hours
Monday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
What customers say4.563 Google reviews
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  • FP
    F Penn2 months ago

    Needed full set of new tyres and wheel alignment. Got 3 local quotes from Otara, Papatoetoe & Otahuhu. Advantage turned out so much more cheaper. They were awesome. Service great, experience on point and the general atmosphere was very welcoming.

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  • MG
    M Gharib2 months ago

    Awesome service by the team especially Dan and his team . Effective, efficient and good communication

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  • JL
    James Lomax6 months ago

    Haven't used their services before, but just had an extremely dangerous experience with one of their company vehicles on the motorway. The man was lane splitting and dangerously cutting off cars in traffic. I reckon i wont ever use the service purely from that guy.

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  • MV
    Maria Vihi10 months ago

    Loved the service very effective. When I enquire about wheel alignment. The 3 guys were Phillipines. Thank you very much. I will be back for my wheel alignment.

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  • LP
    Lapsed Pacifist3 months ago

    Friendly staff, effecient

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About Michelin

France · Founded 1889

Michelin is a French tyre manufacturer headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, one of the world's largest and most established tyre makers. It invented the radial tyre in 1946 and is known for long-lasting, high-performance tyres across passenger, motorsport, truck and specialty categories.

Radial tyre inventionMotorsport (F1, Le Mans, MotoGP)Run-flat/PAX technologyBroad range from passenger to truck and aviation tyresHigh tread life and R&D investment
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