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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. Pirelli Scorpion Elect (2026)

1 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 Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 74% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the e.Primacy and the Scorpion Elect were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and Scorpion Elect is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Number of tests
4
1
Best position
#3
#9
Average position
12.0
9.0
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
176
8

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
78%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
75%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Wet Braking
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
80%
Wet Handling
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin e.Primacy
60%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
78%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Dry Braking
Michelin e.Primacy
80%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
60%
Dry Handling
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
95%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin e.Primacy
85%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
85%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin e.Primacy
70%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Noise Exterior
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Rolling Resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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