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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 25 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Wet safety
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
100%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
92%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

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

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