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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (2026)

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
VS
Pirelli P7 Cinturato BluePremium
PirelliPirelli

P7 Cinturato Blue

R16 – R18
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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 2016 when was the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (89%) of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Pirelli
P7 Cinturato Blue
Number of tests
7
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.4
5.3
Latest test
2026
2020
Available sizes
170
31

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 P7 Cinturato Blue
56%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
60%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
82%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
48%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
30%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
83%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
68%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
78%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
90%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue
100%

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