Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Premium

Michelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23

VS

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

9.5

R16 – R21

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Test Profile

Primacy 4

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

20

4

14

Best position

#1

Average position

3.5

3.3

3.4

Latest test

2022

2026

Available sizes

384

—

70

Wet

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Wet braking

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin Primacy 4

59%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Wet handling

Michelin Primacy 4

77%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin Primacy 4

73%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet circle cornering

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

88%

Dry

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Michelin Primacy 4

91%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Michelin Primacy 4

81%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry driving behavior

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Dry steering response

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

75%

Dry lane changing

Michelin Primacy 4

90%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

91%

Offroad

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

80%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Exterior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

78%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

68%

Comfort

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Interior noise

Michelin Primacy 4

82%

Costs

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Michelin Primacy 4

88%

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Fuel efficiency

Michelin Primacy 4

86%

Mileage

Michelin Primacy 4

93%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

97%

Price/value

Michelin Primacy 4

83%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Primacy 4

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

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