Back To Search Results

MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy
245/40 R20 Y (99)

Need a different size ?
MICHELIN
  • Tourism
  • BMW1
  • Reinforced

MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy Description

  • Outstanding wet braking: designed to deliver top-level wet stopping confidence for everyday summer safety.
  • Energy-focused efficiency: engineered to reduce rolling resistance and support better everyday efficiency, including EV range benefits.
  • Long-lasting performance: built for strong mileage and consistent behavior as the tire wears over time.
  • Refined touring comfort: designed for a quieter, more comfortable ride suited to commuting and highway travel.

The MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy is a premium summer touring tire designed to deliver long-lasting safety, outstanding wet braking, and energy-focused efficiency, making it a strong everyday choice for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy: premium summer touring tire for wet braking, long life, and energy efficiency

The MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy is engineered for drivers who want a premium summer touring tire that stays safe, efficient, and comfortable over the long run. Modern vehicles—especially hybrids and EVs—ask more of a tire: they need strong wet braking, controlled handling, and low energy losses, while still delivering a refined ride for everyday commutes. The Primacy 5 Energy is designed to bring these priorities together, combining high wet-grip performance with mileage-focused durability and efficiency-minded rolling behavior.


Wet braking you can count on: designed for long-lasting safety

Wet performance is one of the most important safety criteria in daily driving, and the Primacy 5 Energy is built to excel where it matters most—braking on wet roads. The tire is engineered to deliver top-tier wet braking performance, with a design intent focused on maintaining confidence not only when the tire is new, but also as it wears over time. For drivers, this means a more reassuring experience during sudden summer downpours, on slick city intersections, and on highways where water can appear in ruts without warning.


Energy efficiency for everyday driving: designed to reduce energy losses

Efficiency is now a core expectation, whether you drive an EV, a hybrid, or a conventional vehicle. The Primacy 5 Energy is developed with an energy-focused approach that aims to reduce rolling resistance, helping support better efficiency in daily use. For EV drivers, that can translate into more usable range per charge in normal driving, while gasoline and hybrid drivers benefit from an efficiency-minded tire that helps limit unnecessary energy consumption.


Long life with consistent performance: built to keep its balance over kilometres

A touring tire should feel dependable throughout its service life. The Primacy 5 Energy is designed to deliver long-lasting performance, targeting strong mileage with consistent behavior as kilometres accumulate. This focus is especially valuable for drivers who want to reduce replacement frequency while still keeping safety and control at a premium level. The result is a tire engineered for the realities of everyday driving—commuting, errands, and long highway trips—where stability and predictability matter more than extreme track-style sharpness.


Quiet comfort for modern vehicles: refined road manners for daily use

Comfort matters, especially on quieter EV cabins where tire noise becomes more noticeable. The Primacy 5 Energy is designed with a refinement mindset to help keep road noise low and ride quality pleasant. If you want a premium summer touring tire that prioritizes wet braking, energy efficiency, and long-wearing value—without sacrificing everyday comfort—the MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy is designed to fit that role.

Read more
*Stock is approximate and subject to availability.

Didn’t find exactly what you need?

Find the one that perfectly matches your needs based on your tire size or vehicle model using our search tool: View all tires

Summer Tires

Discover why summer tires deliver optimal handling and enhanced safety when temperatures are above 7 °C.

Technical data

Commercial Name or trade designation
MICHELIN Primacy 5 Energy
Tyre size designation
245/40 R20
Brand
MICHELIN
Load capacity index
99
Speed category symbol
(Y) (> 300 km/h)
Tread wear indicator
340
Traction
B (A - C)
Temperature resistance
A (A - C)
Load version
XL
CA $470.38
CA $470.38
Per tire
  • Garage Delivery   Most popular
    At a local garage or mobile fitter, additional fitment fee applicable at garage
    Learn more
    More than 1300 garages in Canada
  • Home Delivery
    Delivered to your home or work
    Learn more
flexiti
Pay in 3 or 6 months with Flexiti learn more

Other options

Need a different size ?

We have many different sizes in our catalogue

Search for alternative size tire icon

View other top sellers in this size

See what others are buying

View top sellers tag icon

Need help? Chat to us today

Get the help you need with our quick, easy to use, online chat

Chat now chat icon

Local Tire Installation Available Across Canada

Certified professionals across Canada ensure a pefect fit at your local garage, at home or work, every time. Find your nearest local garage

About Blackcircles.ca

Since its launch in Canada, Blackcircles.ca has become a trusted reference for buying tires and wheels online. With a vision focused on simplicity, transparency, and innovation, we have built a network of more than 1500 partner service centers across the country. Our goal is clear: to connect local expertise with a modern platform and provide Canadian drivers with a convenient and reliable experience tailored to their needs. 

FAQ

You can check the information directly on the sidewall of your current tires (e.g., 205/55R16) or use our vehicle search tool by entering the make, model, and year. Click here to check your tire size.

Summer tires are designed for warm temperatures and provide excellent performance on dry or wet roads. Winter tires are mandatory in Quebec from December 1 to March 15 and offer superior grip on snow and ice. All-season tires are a practical compromise, but they do not match the performance of specialized tires in extreme conditions.

The price shown is for the purchase of the tire only. You can add installation directly at checkout and choose a partner garage near you.

Delivery usually takes 3 to 5 business days. The exact timeframe will be displayed at checkout depending on your address.

All tires are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. In addition, Blackcircles offers a 2-year road hazard protection free of charge under certain conditions.

Absolutely. During checkout, you can select a partner service center in your area and your tires will be shipped directly there for installation.