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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 80% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato P7 was done in 2017, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 78% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating. We also know where Cinturato P7 is made - Italy/Romania.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
11
7
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
7.1
4.4
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
230
170

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato P7
99%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato P7
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato P7
97%
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7
95%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato P7
88%
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato P7
92%
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato P7
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
96%

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