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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Pirelli (71%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Scorpion Winter was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Pirelli Scorpion Winter has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.
