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 81% compared to 49% 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. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Pilot Sport CUP 2 and the Primacy 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.