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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 86% of the Michelin Primacy 5. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
7
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.4
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
170
31

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Economy
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
88%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
66%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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