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

Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

4.9
R17 – R21
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.1
R16 – R22
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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.

Test Profile

Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
3
9
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
3.7
4.4
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
138
180

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.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Dry braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
88%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet braking
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
74%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
54%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
54%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%

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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
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2026225/40 R18View

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