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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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 However, it is worth noting that the tyre has been replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4+.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
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
20
11
31
Best position
#1
#4
#1
Average position
3.5
7.1
9.5
Latest test
2022
2024
2024
Available sizes
384
220
64

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
64%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
64%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
58%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7
88%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7
81%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
74%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Noise Interior
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Maxxis Premitra HP5
72%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
66%
Fuel Efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2019235/45 R18View

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