Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 and Michelin Primacy 5 appear in 13 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Achilles ATR Sport 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 11 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Primacy 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Achilles ATR Sport 2 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Michelin Primacy 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Achilles ATR Sport 2 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring, SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 20.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 79.9 | 94.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Achilles ATR Sport 2
Michelin Primacy 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Achilles ATR Sport 2 | Michelin Primacy 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 22.5 1 | Avg rank 4.6 1104 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 5.3 124 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.3 | Avg rank 3.7 446 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 7.5 | Achilles ATR Sport 2 |
💧 Wet: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 22.5 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
☀️ Dry: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 20.0 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 17.3 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
📏 Mileage: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Michelin Primacy 5 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Michelin Primacy 5
The Achilles ATR Sport 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin Primacy 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Achilles ATR Sport 2 or Michelin Primacy 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks higher on average than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Achilles ATR Sport 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 5 ranks better than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 5 shows better mileage performance than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Achilles ATR Sport 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 5 in 11.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
