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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde (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%). But when it comes to comparing Michelin Primacy 4 and Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the P1 Cinturato Verde 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 96% of Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde has B rating. We also know where Primacy 4 is made - Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Pirelli
P1 Cinturato Verde
Number of tests
20
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
6.6
Latest test
2022
2022
Available sizes
367
38

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 15 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
87%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
83%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
88%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
83%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
94%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
85%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
89%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
82%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
97%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
96%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
83%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
90%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
88%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
91%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
94%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
85%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
98%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2022185/65 R15View
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View

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