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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 53% 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/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
20
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
3.3
Latest test
2022
2026
Available sizes
384

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
55%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
58%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%

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