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Comparison: Pirelli Diablo Rosso II vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
PirelliPirelli

Diablo Rosso II

R13 – R17
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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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, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%).

Test Profile

Pirelli
Diablo Rosso II
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
—
7
Best position
—
#1
Average position
—
4.4
Latest test
—
2026
Available sizes
19
170

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
84%

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