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Tyre comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Pirelli Cinturato P7

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency.

Michelin

Primacy 4+

Outstanding life with safe wet braking to the end.

Grand touring · Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato P7

Comfort-focused, common OE fitment on sedans.

Grand touring · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverPrimacy 4+Cinturato P7
Daily driving, wet winters75 (higher)50
Spirited roads, warm climate77 (higher)52
Longest life and lowest cost77 (higher)48

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

Primacy 4+Cinturato P7
Dry grip86
Wet grip75
Tread life83
Quiet & comfort77
Efficiency85

Primacy 4+

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
ADAC, Auto Bild
Year
2024

Auto Bild 2024: 1st of 21 (95.4%, 38,950 km, wet 43.3 m); ADAC 2024: 2nd of 16.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Cinturato P7

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Auto Bild
Year
2024
Test size
205/55R16

Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16 (P7 C2): 92.7%, wet 44.4 m, 24,900 km.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the Primacy 4+ or the Cinturato P7?

The Primacy 4+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy 4+ for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.