Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 (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 Pirelli Cinturato P7 has a better rating of 80% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2017 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the Cinturato P7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ has A wet grip rating, whereas 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4+ is made in Spain and Cinturato P7 is made in Italy/Romania.