Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 54% of the Maxxis Premitra HP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP6 was done in 2026, 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 Premitra HP6 and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below.