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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

With a rich list of features and consistently solid performance, the Michelin Primacy 4 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 have become popular choices among many drivers. Let's have a closer look at the tyres manufactured by Michelin and Pirelli and see how they stack up against each other.


The Michelin Primacy 4, a successor to the Michelin Primacy 3, receives an overall rating of 82%. Boasting impressive fuel efficiency, comfort, dry braking, and wet handling, this summer tyre has a reputable standing. Specifically, in the Teknikens and ADAC tests, it took the top spot out of 10 and 12 tested tyres, respectively. It further showed commendable performances in the AutoMotorSport and Autozeitung tests where it secured the 2nd and 3rd positions. However, it is worth noting that the tyre has been replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4+.


On the other hand, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores a rating of 75%. Produced in Italy and Romania, this summer tyre impresses with wet handling, dry driving behaviour, and safety, as highlighted in the ADAC test where it clinched the 4th position behind the Michelin Primacy 4. The Pirelli tyre also did well in the Teknikens, AutoMotorSport, and Autozeitung tests, securing the 4th and 5th positions severally. Notwithstanding, the tyre did not perform quite as well in the ACE test where it was ranked last.


Summary-wise, both tyres offer a varied mixture of strengths. The Michelin Primacy 4 consistently performs better in dry braking, comfort, rolling resistance, and both dry and wet handling. Alternatively, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 demonstrates distinct strengths in areas such as wet handling, dry driving behaviour, safety, and lesser interior noise.


Overall, while both tyres have their distinct advantages, the Michelin Primacy 4 exhibits a more overall consistent performance across all tests, making it a better choice for varied driving conditions. Despite this, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 is still a solid contender, especially if the driver requires lesser noise and prefers better dry driving behaviour.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
20
11
10
18
Best position
#1
#4
#2
#1
Average position
3.5
7.1
6.0
6.1
Latest test
2022
2024
2026
2024
Available sizes
384
220
104
47

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
55%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
83%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
65%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%

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