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

2 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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 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 - 52% 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/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Number of tests
20
9
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
3.5
5.8
Latest test
2022
2025
Available sizes
367
99

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
65%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
69%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
64%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
68%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
46%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
53%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021225/50 R17View

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