Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 71 · 40 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 10 + 14 road tests and 40 + 18 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 78–73
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Tests 74 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 18 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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78
Dry
Cinturato All Season SF2 +280Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 13 tests 82 90 Reviews found online 71 66 Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 71 = 78
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 89.7 + 40% × 66.3 = 80
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Wet
Level79Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 13 tests 82 84 Reviews found online 75 72 Primacy 4+: 60% × 82 + 40% × 74.6 = 79
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 72 = 79
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Snow
No comparison59Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests – 56 Reviews found online – 65 Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 56 + 40% × 64.5 = 59
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71
Comfort
Cinturato All Season SF2 +778Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 73 89 Reviews found online 69 71 Primacy 4+: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 69.4 = 71
Cinturato All Season SF2: 40% × 89.1 + 60% × 70.8 = 78
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72
Noise
Cinturato All Season SF2 +1183Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 10 tests 76 93 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 72
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 93.5 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 83
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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85
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +2659Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 3 tests 95 51 Reviews found online 70 70 Primacy 4+: 60% × 94.9 + 40% × 69.7 = 85
Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 50.9 + 40% × 70.2 = 59
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67
Handling (owners)
Primacy 4+ +265Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Reviews found online 67 65 -
78
Efficiency
Primacy 4+ +1464Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato All Season SF2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 9 tests 78 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Relative Score | 78 | 73 |
| Dry | 78 | 80 |
| Wet | 79 | 79 |
| Snow | – | 59 |
| Comfort | 71 | 78 |
| Noise | 72 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 85 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 65 |
| Efficiency | 78 | 64 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Primacy 4+
73
/ 100
Cinturato All Season SF2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4+ | Cinturato All Season SF2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 93% #3/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 92% #3/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 80% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 82% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 89% #7/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 91% #7/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 86% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 95% #7/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 94% #2/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 80% #3/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 97% #5/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 72% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 54% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 70% #6/9 · 2025 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 58% #11/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | #15/16 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 45% #12/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | #7/7 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy 4+
Pros
- Strong wet and dry grip and braking confidence, often cited as a big improvement over Bridgestone, Dunlop and Nexen tyres, including on powerful cars and PHEVs that previously spun their tyres
- Comfortable, compliant ride with soft sidewalls that suits softly sprung and family cars
- Low and even tread wear, with several owners reporting little visible wear after 5,000–10,000 miles and one reporting about 60,000 km in hot climates
Cons
- Road noise and drone, especially on rough asphalt, was described as severe by several owners (Skoda Yeti, Lexus), contradicting other reports of quiet running
- Reduced grip and confidence in cold, damp conditions, with two UK owners saying the tyre behaves like a budget tyre
- Premium pricing, with some owners questioning value when life fell short of expectations
Tire B Cinturato All Season SF2
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Improved fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Strong dry grip and dependable performance in mild conditions
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a jelly-like feeling and vague handling at higher speeds or on bends
- Lack of steering precision and reactivity compared to dedicated summer tires
- Mixed performance in severe winter conditions like heavy snow and ice
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4+ | B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 64 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 40 | 40 |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
73
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear and efficiency. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 85 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 78 vs 64 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 83 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 78 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy 4+
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Which is better in the wet, Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Neither, by our numbers: 78 vs 80 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 83 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 78 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 59 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Primacy 4+ or Cinturato All Season SF2?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 78 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology