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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
4
4
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
12.0
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
111

Wet

Wet
Michelin e.Primacy
61%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%

Dry

Dry
Michelin e.Primacy
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
62%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
54%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%

Costs

Costs
Michelin e.Primacy
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

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