Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 (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 Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Tyre Reviews 2026 225/40 R18 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the Pilot Sport CUP 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 72% of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 has C rating.