Tyre comparison
Michelin Energy XM2+ vs Michelin Primacy SUV+
The Primacy SUV+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. No trait separates them by more than a point, so buy on price and availability in your size.
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Energy XM2+ | Primacy SUV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 66 | 72 (higher) |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 63 | 69 (higher) |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 69 | 74 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other touring tyres.
Energy XM2+
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
Older Energy XM2 gen; maker positioning (long life, low drag); no current test found.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Primacy SUV+
Where the scores come from
Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found
- Tested by
- Auto Bild
- Year
- 2024
Inferred from Primacy 4+ (1st/21 Auto Bild 2024); no SUV+ test found.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Energy XM2+ or the Primacy SUV+?
The Primacy SUV+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. No trait separates them by more than a point, so buy on price and availability in your size.
Where do these ratings come from?
From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.