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

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

VS

Ecsta PS71

UltraContact NXT

9.5

R16 – R20

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Test Profile

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

UltraContact NXT

Number of tests

4

15

2

Best position

#1

#2

#1

Average position

3.3

9.0

1.0

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

—

225

23

Wet

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Continental UltraContact NXT

56%

Wet braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Continental UltraContact NXT

51%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Continental UltraContact NXT

65%

Wet handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Continental UltraContact NXT

45%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Continental UltraContact NXT

68%

Dry

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Continental UltraContact NXT

75%

Dry braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Continental UltraContact NXT

63%

Dry handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Continental UltraContact NXT

51%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Continental UltraContact NXT

44%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Continental UltraContact NXT

45%

Costs

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Continental UltraContact NXT

88%

Rolling resistance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Continental UltraContact NXT

88%

Dimensions and prices

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

Cinturato (C3)

Ecsta PS71

UltraContact NXT

Test Profile

Wet

Dry

Comfort

Costs

Dimensions and prices

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