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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
20
9
14
Best position
#1
#2
#2
Average position
3.5
5.8
5.5
Latest test
2022
2025
2025
Available sizes
384
92
706

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
64%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%

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