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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
89%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
75%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
84%
Dry lane changing
Michelin e.Primacy
96%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
96%
Dry steering response
Michelin e.Primacy
89%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
89%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
91%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
77%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
97%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
95%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
96%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
89%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
83%
Wet side guide
Michelin e.Primacy
98%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
99%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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