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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    2026 test data · 25 independent tests

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    Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12: 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 and Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 appear in 25 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 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.

    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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin Primacy 4Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used241
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.03.3
    Latest test20222024
    Tire Lab Score94.689.2

    Tire Lab Score

    94.6
    Excellent · Summer
    89.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin Primacy 4Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Avg rank 3.5
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Avg rank 1.5
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    		No data
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    💧 Wet: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    📏 Mileage: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin Primacy 4 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12

    The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin Primacy 4 or Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin Primacy 4 appears in 24 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →