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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 74% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the e.Primacy and the Scorpion Elect were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin e.Primacy dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Number of tests
4
1
Best position
#3
#9
Average position
12.0
9.0
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
176
8

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Dry lane changing
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Dry steering response
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Wet side guide
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
95%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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