Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

9.5

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Primacy 3

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

10

4

14

Best position

#1

Average position

6.1

3.3

3.4

Latest test

2018

2026

Available sizes

182

—

70

Wet

Michelin Primacy 3

70%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Primacy 3

65%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 3

78%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 3

87%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Primacy 3

40%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Wet handling

Michelin Primacy 3

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Dry

Michelin Primacy 3

83%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 3

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 3

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 3

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Michelin Primacy 3

85%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Costs

Michelin Primacy 3

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 3

85%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Primacy 3

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

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Costs

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