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

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.5
R16 – R20
VS
Falken ZIEX ZE320Upper-middle
FalkenFalken

ZIEX ZE320

8.0
R15 – R18
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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 (76%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 95% compared to 80% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2026 205/55 R16 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
8
8
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.0
5.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
31
59

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
99%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
95%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
95%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
42%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
89%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
77%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Falken ZIEX ZE320
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Summer
2026205/55 R16View
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2025225/50 R17View

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