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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 - 90% of Michelin Primacy 3 has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% 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
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
97%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
96%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
91%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
92%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 3
60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%

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