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Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Summer
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9.7 /10 Recommended

When safety meets sportiness, you get the Pirelli Cinturato C3. It posted the best dry braking distance in test and backs it up with excellent wet grip and handling. Low rolling resistance adds efficiency to the mix, though noise levels and aquaplaning in standing water are only average.

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7 Tests Price from: £94 31 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding dry performance, including best-in-class dry braking distances and excellent handling.

Impressive wet performance with near class-leading scores in both curved aquaplaning and wet braking.

Weaknesses

Slightly less comfortable over harsh impacts compared to the top competitors.

History

P7 Cinturato20235.4Cinturato P7 C22021–20258.9Cinturato (C3)2025–20269.7

What is new compared to Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Achieved a 20% increase in mileage compared to the previous product

Made with innovative compounds that balance braking grip, mileage durability, and rolling resistance

Rated 'Class A' on the EU label for wet grip across the entire launch range

Features SmartNet Silica for greater grip and stability in corners and reduced rolling resistance

Available with Pirelli’s exclusive Elect technology for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
2025

Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was launched and replaced Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

2025
1× Tested1× Winner
TYRE REVIEWS225/50 R171stTest winner
2026
6× Tested2× Winner
TYRE REVIEWS225/45 R171stTest winner
AvD215/55 R171stHighly recommended
ADAC225/50 R17#2Good
Autozeitung235/45 R18#3Highly recommended
Autobild245/45 R19#4Exemplary
Autobild245/45 R19#7

Performance analysis

Dry Braking Performance Comparison

This graph compares the dry braking performance of Pirelli Cinturato against its main competitors.

Mileage Improvement

This graph shows the mileage improvement of the new Pirelli Cinturato compared to the previous model.

Tests (7)

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7 Tests 3× Winner 6× Recommended
AvD Summer
215/55 R17
Winner
AvD2026
1stHighly recommended
VW T-Roc
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#2 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2026
2ndGood
Audi A4
Autobild Summer
245/45 R19
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2026
4thExemplary
BMW 5er (G60)
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Sizes (31)

205/55 R16From £111

1 Variants

94VXL
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Ratings

Tested 6× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended5× (83%)
●Good1× (17%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R17 9.6xxx/xx R18 10.0xxx/xx R19 10.0215/xx Rxx 10.0225/xx Rxx 9.5235/xx Rxx 10.0245/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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