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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
9
13
16
27
Best position
#2
#1
#3
#1
Average position
5.8
4.3
5.5
2.1
Latest test
2025
2025
2023
2026
Available sizes
92
123
153
66

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
89%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
89%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
98%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
80%
Continental PremiumContact 7
84%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
67%
Dry Performance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
95%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
95%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
99%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
98%
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
97%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
99%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Economy
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
63%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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