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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Pirelli P ZERO (2026)

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
VS
Pirelli P ZEROPremium
PirelliPirelli

P ZERO

R13 – R23
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli P ZERO first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 53% of Pirelli P ZERO has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli
P ZERO
Number of tests
7
17
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.4
6.1
Latest test
2026
2020
Available sizes
170
411

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%
Pirelli P ZERO
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Pirelli P ZERO
77%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Pirelli P ZERO
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Pirelli P ZERO
68%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Pirelli P ZERO
93%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Pirelli P ZERO
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Pirelli P ZERO
91%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Pirelli P ZERO
94%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 5
53%
Pirelli P ZERO
85%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Pirelli P ZERO
73%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Pirelli P ZERO
53%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Pirelli P ZERO
61%

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