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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
10
9
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
5.8
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
182
92

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
65%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
40%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 3
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%

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