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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Pirelli Cinturato P7Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato P7

8.0
R13 – R20
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 92% of Michelin Primacy 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 63% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Number of tests
10
11
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
6.1
7.1
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
190
230

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 3
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
81%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%

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