78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
12 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Primacy LC vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Primacy LC | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Primacy LC | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Primacy LC | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 74 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Primacy LC | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Primacy LC | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Zero All Season Plus leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Primacy LC | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Primacy LC | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 91 |
| Dry | 82 | 93 |
| Wet | 79 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 78 |
| Comfort | 88 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 87 |
| Handling | 68 | 93 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Michelin Primacy LC is widely regarded as a premium comfort-oriented tire, praised primarily for its exceptional noise reduction and ride quality. While many users report high satisfaction regarding fuel efficiency and longevity, a segment of drivers notes concerns regarding soft sidewalls and performance limitations during spirited driving.
Pros
- Exceptional noise suppression and quiet operation
- High level of ride comfort and cushioning
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
- Strong wet and dry grip for daily commuting
Cons
- Soft sidewalls leading to increased body roll and wobbling
- Vulnerability to damage from potholes and road hazards
- High price point relative to some competitors
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
Observations
- Users with larger station wagons and older sedans report significant improvements in cabin quietness and ride refinement.
- Drivers of hatchbacks and vehicles with higher stances noted increased body roll and handling instability due to the tire's soft sidewall construction.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Primacy LC | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin
91
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 93 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 87 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 91 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 93 vs 82 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Primacy LC
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.