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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-303 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

Austone Athena SP-303
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-303

R15 – R22
VS
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-303 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Athena SP-303 and the Cinturato (C3) were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-303
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
1
7
Best position
#49
#1
Average position
49.0
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
34
31

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
82%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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