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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 has a better rating of 80% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the Cinturato P7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4+ is made in Spain and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Number of tests
13
11
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
4.3
7.1
Latest test
2025
2024
Available sizes
127
230

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7
70%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
66%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
83%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
77%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7
64%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
64%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
59%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+
Pirelli Cinturato P7
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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