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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Today, we are comparing two popular touring summer tyres, the Michelin Primacy 4 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. Both are well-established options in the market, with the Michelin Primacy 4 being introduced as the successor to the Primacy 3 and the Pirelli tyre following the Pirelli P7 Cinturato.


The Michelin Primacy 4 is produced in ES, DE, and PL countries and has a rating of 90% on our platform. It is worth mentioning that this model is replaced with the Michelin Primacy 4+ from the same manufacturer. On the other hand, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 89% and has no newer tyre model replacing it, making it the latest in Pirelli's summer tyre lineup.


Both tyres underwent various tests, but we will focus on mutual positions and test results from Autobild, ADAC, and ADAC 2021. In the Autobild test, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranked 5th out of 53 tyres, while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 took the 2nd position. The Pirelli tyre particularly excelled in wet braking, securing it as one of the best features in the test.


In the ADAC test, the Michelin Primacy 4 also came in 5th out of 17 tested tyres. The best features of this tyre during the ADAC test were: dry braking, safety, and mileage. Meanwhile, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 ranked 9th in the same test, showing a relatively weaker performance than its competitor.


Another test conducted by ADAC in 2021 showed that the Michelin Primacy 4 has its strengths in best notes on dry road conditions as well as outstanding mileage. However, it exhibited slight weaknesses on wet surfaces, leading to a markdown.


In conclusion, both Michelin Primacy 4 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 are solid options for touring summer tyres. Nevertheless, Michelin Primacy 4 seems to perform slightly better overall, especially in dry braking and safety. It also offers excellent mileage but has some weaknesses in wet conditions. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, on the other hand, demonstrates brilliant wet braking capabilities but fares lower in general ranking compared to the Michelin tyre. As a well-informed driver, consider these strengths and weaknesses depending on your needs and preferences, as well as the prevailing road and climatic conditions in your area.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin
Primacy 5
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
20
9
3
3
Best position
#1
#2
#1
#2
Average position
3.5
5.8
4.7
3.3
Latest test
2022
2025
2026
2026
Available sizes
384
92
126
40

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Michelin Primacy 5
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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