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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (3)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2024 225/55 R17 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2024 225/45 R17 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Summer
2023 205/55 R16 View

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and the Michelin Primacy 4+ are both summer touring tyres, offering high-quality performance, but with distinct strengths and weaknesses.


Starting with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, it replaces the previous model Pirelli P7 Cinturato and rates well with an overall score of 86%. In the tests, the Pirelli tyre shows its excellence in Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort, and Rolling resistance, despite having a somewhat high price level and slightly extended dry braking distances. It generally ranks high in the mutual comparisons, taking the 6th position out of 10 in AutoBild, and an impressive 2nd out of 9 in AutoZeitung. It also fares well with strong dry braking and wet handling features, even though it may show minor weaknesses on wet roads and certain environmental factors. It ranks a little low in ADAC's test where it achieved the 17th position out of 50 tyres.


On the other hand, the Michelin Primacy 4+ replaces previous models Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3, with an overall rating of 77%. With a focus on Comfort, Exterior noise, and Rolling resistance, it stands out with an agreeably quiet ride comfort and offers superior dynamic-safe handling features on wet and dry road conditions with precise steering response and short braking paths in both wet and dry conditions. It ranks higher than the Pirelli tyre in mutual tests, in Autobild's evaluation it came 4th out of 10 and in ADAC's test, it impressed with a third-place amongst 50 different tyres. However, it fell behind in AutoZeitung's test at 7th position. Its price level might be considered high, yet it guarantees a very balanced performance, good road conditions, and a high environmental performance score.


In conclusion, both the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 and Michelin Primacy 4+ come with their strengths and weaknesses. In mutual tests, the Michelin Primacy 4+ seems to perform slightly better overall but both tyres come strongly recommended depending on customers' needs. To learn more about Pirelli and Michelin's extensive range of tyres, you can visit their respective manufacturers' pages.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 3 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
84%
Best: Firestone Roadhawk 2 (100.0%)
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Best in category: Uniroyal RainSport 5 (92.2%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Best in category: Continental PremiumContact 7 (96.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza T005 (100.0%)

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