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Comparison: BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than BFGoodrich (70%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 70% of the BFGoodrich Advantage. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich Advantage was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Advantage and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of BFGoodrich Advantage dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

BFGoodrich
Advantage
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
14
7
Best position
#8
#1
Average position
13.4
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
153
31

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
BFGoodrich Advantage
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling - objective
BFGoodrich Advantage
43%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
BFGoodrich Advantage
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
BFGoodrich Advantage
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Wet braking
BFGoodrich Advantage
86%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet handling
BFGoodrich Advantage
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Wet handling - objective
BFGoodrich Advantage
100%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet circle cornering
BFGoodrich Advantage
80%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Comfort
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Exterior noise
BFGoodrich Advantage
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Costs
Confidence
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
96%
Rolling resistance
BFGoodrich Advantage
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Mileage
BFGoodrich Advantage
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Price Mileage Ratio
BFGoodrich Advantage
100%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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