Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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Michelin Primacy 4+ vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 77–67
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Tests 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 307 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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
Primacy 4+ +672Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 78 Reviews found online 72 64 Dry Braking (% of best) 96% 93% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
79
Wet
Primacy 4+ +475Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 80 Reviews found online 76 68 Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) 83% 95% Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) 70% 86% Wet Braking (% of best) 92% 91% Wet Circle (% of best) 96% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
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Snow
No comparison60Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Reviews found online – 54 -
73
Comfort
Cinturato P7 +780Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 92 Reviews found online 72 62 -
72
Noise
Primacy 4+ +1359Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 75 54 Reviews found online – 65 -
82
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +2458Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) 90 60 Reviews found online 70 56 -
68
Handling
Primacy 4+ +761Why this score
Source Primacy 4+ Cinturato P7 Reviews found online 68 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4+ | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 67 |
| Dry | 78 | 72 |
| Wet | 79 | 75 |
| Snow | – | 60 |
| Comfort | 73 | 80 |
| Noise | 72 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 58 |
| Handling | 68 | 61 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Primacy 4+
67
/ 100
Cinturato P7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4+ | Cinturato P7 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 93% #5/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | +3.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #8/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 99% #2/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 84% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | −13.3 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #3/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 96% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +3.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 51% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 86% #4/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | +13.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test | −75.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 82% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 95% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −12.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | −12.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 60% #8/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | +32.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 80% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 83% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 95% #8/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −11.9 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 70% #3/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | 86% #7/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −15.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #2/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 91% #8/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +0.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 96% #7/8 · 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | 98% #7/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Primacy 4+
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
- Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
- Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options
Cons
- Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
- High premium price point relative to competitors
Tire B Cinturato P7
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Strong dry traction, stability, and confident cornering grip
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear and reduced mileage lifespan
- Noticeable increase in road noise and harshness as the tread wears down
- Subpar wet-weather and cold-temperature grip compared to competitors
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4+ | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 49 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 260 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
67
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better treadwear, noise and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 82 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 59 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 68 vs 61 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato P7 scores 80 vs 73 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy 4+
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.