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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026)

3 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 225/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ has A wet grip rating, whereas 80% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
13
9
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
5.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
127
99

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
80%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%

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Tread pattern comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View

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