Segment
1. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 5 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5
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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%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 90% compared to 89% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Cinturato P7 C2 and the Primacy 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.
| # | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R16 - R21 | |
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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. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Highly recommended2. Michelin Primacy 5 Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Rating: Outstanding | 9 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 5 Rating: Test winner | 9.1 | ||||||
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