Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs Michelin Primacy 4+
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Primacy 4+ finished ahead 5 times and the Cinturato P7 C2 twice. The Cinturato P7 C2 was stronger in dry, the Primacy 4+ in wet, comfort and value.
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato P7 C2
Primacy 4+
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 97%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Cinturato P7 C2
Primacy 4+
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Cinturato P7 C2
Primacy 4+
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Owners rate the Cinturato P7 C2 83% from 39 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Cinturato P7 C2 | Gap | Primacy 4+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Cinturato P7 C2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 119 | 0.5% | 119 | 3-2 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 61.39 | 0.8% | 61.9 | 3-0 |
| Dry Handling (mph) | 60.1 | 0.3% | 60.2 | 1-1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 11.8% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Primacy 4+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 135 | 1.7% | 132 | 2-5 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ft | 128 | 3.6% | 124 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 83.04 | 1.2% | 84.04 | 2-0 |
| Wet Handling (mph) | 44.2 | 0.2% | 44.3 | 1-1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 5.3% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle (mph) | 13.6 | 2.6% | 14 | 0-1 |
| Wet Circle (s) | 11.79 | 2.9% | 12.15 | 2-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 50.8 | 1.9% | 51.7 | 1-5 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 20.1 | 1.2% | 20 | 2-2 |
| Comfort Primacy 4+ ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Noise dB | 70.17 | 0.2 dB | 69.93 | 2-3 |
| Tire Weight lb | 19.2 | 1.1% | 19 | 0-1 |
| Value Primacy 4+ ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 20,008 | 55.8% | 31,146 | 0-2 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 6.65 | 0.6% | 6.64 | 2-3 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.7 | 1.7% | 5.8 | 1-0 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 82.1 | 34.6% | 53.7 | 0-1 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 7 tests, 2023 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Cinturato P7 C2 | Field | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test | P5 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test | P2 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P16 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P9 of 55 | P5 of 55 | |
| 2023 Motor Summer Tire Test | P4 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P17 of 50 | P3 of 50 | |
| Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires | P2 of 13 | P5 of 13 |
Cinturato P7 C2 vs Primacy 4+: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 or the Michelin Primacy 4+ the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Primacy 4+ finished ahead 5 times and the Cinturato P7 C2 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato P7 C2 scores 8.9 and the Primacy 4+ 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato P7 C2 or the Primacy 4+?
The Primacy 4+ led 15 of the 27 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.7% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato P7 C2 led 8 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.5% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Primacy 4+ lasted 55.8% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 0.6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests). Owners rate wear 8.1/10 for the Cinturato P7 C2 and 8/10 for the Primacy 4+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.6/10 for the Cinturato P7 C2 and 8.1/10 for the Primacy 4+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato P7 C2 83% from 39 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. 82% of Cinturato P7 C2 owners would buy it again, against 68% for the Primacy 4+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Primacy 4+ was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 10.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Cinturato P7 C2 is made in 2 sizes (16 to 16 inch) and the Primacy 4+ in 66 (16 to 21 inch). 2 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Cinturato P7 C2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Primacy 4+ A and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Cinturato P7 C2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2026, the Primacy 4+ in 2022. The Cinturato P7 C2 replaced the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue. The Primacy 4+ replaced the Michelin Primacy 4.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.