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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 76% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/50 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
13
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.3
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
123

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%

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Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/50 R17View

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