Comparison: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 94% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. The first tyre test of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Pilot Sport 5 and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 96% of Michelin Pilot Sport 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings.