Comparison: Linglong Sport Master vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Linglong (56%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 71% of the Linglong Sport Master. The first tyre test of Linglong Sport Master was done in 2023, 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 Sport Master and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below.