Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 23 + 12 road tests and 13,422 + 39 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4 leads, 80–76 Narrow edge
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Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,422 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Well my answer is none of the above. You choose, they are all a lottery imo. I just bought some Michelin Primacy 4 for mine today. Size 215/55 R18”
Tests 76 · 12 tests Owners 77 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test (wet handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 9 tests | 86 | 89 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 80 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 96% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 99% | 99% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
Cinturato P7 C2: 60% × 89 + 40% × 79.8 = 85
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 10 tests | 86 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 77 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 | 95% | 94% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 99% | 99% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83
Cinturato P7 C2: 60% × 84.5 + 40% × 77.1 = 82
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 1 tests | 75 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 77 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 75% | 100% |
Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.7 = 76
Cinturato P7 C2: 40% × 80.5 + 60% × 77.1 = 78
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 6 tests | 73 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 98% | 98% |
| Noise (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 60% | 80% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
Cinturato P7 C2: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 4 or Cinturato P7 C2. 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.
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 4 tests | 85 | 53 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 74 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 92% | 64% |
Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81
Cinturato P7 C2: 60% × 52.9 + 40% × 73.5 = 61
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 79 |
| Source | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 7 tests | 93 | 64 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 95% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 92% | 78% |
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 76 |
| Dry | 82 | 85 |
| Wet | 83 | 82 |
| Comfort | 76 | 78 |
| Noise | 71 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 61 |
| Handling (owners) | 75 | 79 |
| Efficiency | 93 | 64 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Primacy 4
Cinturato P7 C2
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.
In the overall rankings of 6 tests that ran both, Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead 3 times and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Primacy 4 | Cinturato P7 C2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 99% | −2.4 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 63% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 91% #10/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 97% | −0.3 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 94% | +1.2 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 92% #13/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | −0.3 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 90% #3/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 75% | 100% | −25.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 98% | +0.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 60% | 80% | −20.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 92% | 64% | +28.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% | 95% | +4.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% | 78% | +14.2 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 46% | 53% | −7.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #3/20 | #19/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 79% | 63% | +16.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/53 | #2/53 | – | 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test · 205/55 R16 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The Michelin Primacy 4 is generally praised for its comfortable ride, low road noise, and strong braking and safety in both dry and wet conditions. While many users report excellent tread longevity across tens of thousands of kilometers, some note faster wear on heavier electric vehicles or rough surfaces. It is viewed as a premium touring tire that is unsuitable for winter conditions, prompting some drivers to weigh its high price against newer models like the Primacy 5 or cheaper alternatives.
“When I bought my freshly imported 2014 Nissan Leaf in Sept 2020 it had 27,xxx km on the odometer and a full set of Michelin Primacy 4 that were sidewall dated from very late 2018, so likely only very low mileage on them. I put another 47,000km on them before replacing with a full set of Toyo Proxes C100 Plus in April 2024 which have also been great. The Michelin fronts were certainly very worn particularly the shoulders. I really rate Toyos so would encourage you to have a look. I’ve since put 21,000km on the Toyos and even after 12,500km, in May 2025 at their most recent WOF, the fronts still measured at 7mm and rears 8mm. P.S I paid $900 total for the 4 x Toyos inc. fitting, disposal etc.”
“Michelin Primacy 4 or Conti UC6 - Virtus GT Hey, i recently got a Virtus GT with stock Apollo alnac 4g tyres - looking to upgrade them. As per ChatGPT my options are Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 - budget is not really a problem. Overall i want good grip, handling, comfort and low cabin noise. Not going for Pilot Sport 4, because don't want to compromise on comfort for performance when i am not going to push my car too much, hence PS4 is a no no. But read it somewhere that with Primacy 4, there is a noticeable difference in mileage not sure if it means going up or down. Need recommendations on what i should get! Thanks in advance”
“Michelin Primacy 4 in Snow Alright, I have some pretty fresh Primacy 4 tires that came on my 2022. I live in Minnesota and don't commute much in winter but do make some shorter trips in a metro area. What is the likelihood that I'm going to want/need different tires for winter? I thought about getting a set of Crossclimate tires and just using them year round but it seems like such a waste to not use up these nice Primacy 4 tires. It probably won't be very cost effective to un-mount and mount every year. Let me have it. Read more”
Based on 43 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy 4 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 57 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
Michelin Primacy 4
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Narrow edge: Michelin Primacy 4 — better efficiency and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 if dry matters most to you.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 64 on efficiency.
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 85 vs 82 on dry.
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Neither, by our numbers: 83 vs 82 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, 85 vs 82 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 61 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
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
