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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 94% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
2
4
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.0
3.3
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
23

Wet

Wet
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Wet handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%

Dry

Dry
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Comfort
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%

Costs

Costs
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Rolling resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%

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