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

Bridgestone Potenza S001

Bridgestone

Potenza S001

VS

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

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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

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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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