Segment
1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Premium2. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 4
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Pirelli (79%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (53%) of the Michelin Primacy 4 also have A wet ratings.
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R14 - R23 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
