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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

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 UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 94% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). 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 UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
4
2
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
1.0
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
23

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
89%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
81%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

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