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Comparison: Pirelli Scorpion Elect vs. Michelin e.Primacy (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 e.Primacy has a better rating of 74% compared to 68% of the Pirelli Scorpion Elect. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Scorpion Elect and the e.Primacy were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Scorpion Elect dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin e.Primacy also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Scorpion Elect is made in Italy and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Scorpion Elect
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
1
4
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
9.0
12.0
Latest test
2023
2025
Available sizes
8
176

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 Scorpion Elect
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Dry braking
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
75%
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Dry handling
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
84%
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
96%
Michelin e.Primacy
96%
Dry steering response
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
89%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
91%
Michelin e.Primacy
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
97%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Wet braking
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
96%
Michelin e.Primacy
95%
Wet handling
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
90%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
83%
Michelin e.Primacy
93%
Wet side guide
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
90%
Michelin e.Primacy
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
99%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Scorpion Elect
99%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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