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Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (2026)

Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Michelin, which is a brand from France. In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 79% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
2
7
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.5
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
138
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 Pilot Sport CUP 2
85%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Wet handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
96%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry handling
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Exterior noise
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Comfort
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
68%
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%
Michelin Primacy 5
84%

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