Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 93% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Potenza Sport Evo were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo also have A wet ratings.