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

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport CUP 2

7.9
R17 – R21
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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 86% compared to 79% of the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 79% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Michelin
Pilot Sport CUP 2
Number of tests
7
2
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
4.4
3.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
170
138

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 Primacy 5
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
93%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
88%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
96%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
92%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
84%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
68%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2
90%

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