Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

VS

UltraContact NXT

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Cinturato (C3)

UltraContact NXT

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

4

2

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

3.3

1.0

9.0

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

—

23

225

Wet

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Continental UltraContact NXT

56%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Continental UltraContact NXT

68%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Wet braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Continental UltraContact NXT

51%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Continental UltraContact NXT

65%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Continental UltraContact NXT

45%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Dry

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Continental UltraContact NXT

75%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Continental UltraContact NXT

63%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Continental UltraContact NXT

51%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Continental UltraContact NXT

44%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Continental UltraContact NXT

45%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Costs

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Continental UltraContact NXT

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Continental UltraContact NXT

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

UltraContact NXT

Ecsta PS71

Test Profile

Wet

Dry

Comfort

Costs

Dimensions and prices

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