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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Falken ZIEX ZE320 (2026)

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
VS
Falken ZIEX ZE320Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

ZIEX ZE320

7.7
R15 – R18
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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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 Japan (Falken). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 77% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the ZIEX ZE320 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Number of tests
7
7
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
5.6
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
31
59

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Wet Braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Dry Braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Dry Handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Economy
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Falken ZIEX ZE320
64%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
66%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
66%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
62%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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