Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus and Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde appear in 12 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 10 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 Plus if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 10 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 92.3 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.6 264 | Avg rank 8.5 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.6 45 | Avg rank 8.8 | Michelin Primacy 4 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.3 215 | Avg rank 8.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.7 11 | Avg rank 7.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.7 | Avg rank 4.5 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 8.3 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 12.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus or Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus appears in 10 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
