Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Premium

Michelin

Pilot Sport 4

R16 – R21

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

8.4

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Pilot Sport 4

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Number of tests

19

4

3

Best position

#1

Average position

2.1

3.3

4.7

Latest test

2022

2026

Available sizes

183

—

126

Wet

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Wet handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

89%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

92%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Wet braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

86%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

84%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

78%

Dry

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Dry braking

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

90%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Dry handling

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

91%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Dry lane changing

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

92%

Dry steering response

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

90%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

78%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Exterior noise

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

80%

Comfort

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

81%

Costs

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

76%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

75%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Pilot Sport 4

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Test Profile

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