Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 5 Premium2. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Premium
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
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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, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 90% compared to 89% of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Aftonbladet 2025 225/45 R17 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the Cinturato P7 C2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A wet grip rating, whereas 76% of Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has B rating.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Highly recommended2. Michelin Primacy 5 Test winner
Worst rating in test
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9.1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 5 Rating: Test winner | 9.1 | ||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 Rating: Outstanding | 9 | ||||||
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