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1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 7 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Continental PremiumContact 7
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 97% compared to 90% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 225/50 R17 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. 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 Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 7 Test winner2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
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