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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (79%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza S001 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Bridgestone Potenza S001 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza S001
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
5
4
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
7.0
3.3
Latest test
2020
2026
Available sizes
185

Wet

Wet
Bridgestone Potenza S001
71%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Potenza S001
68%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Potenza S001
61%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%

Dry

Dry
Bridgestone Potenza S001
82%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Potenza S001
69%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza S001
60%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%

Costs

Costs
Bridgestone Potenza S001
67%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

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