Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Linglong Sport Master

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Linglong (55%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 67% of the Linglong Sport Master. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Linglong Sport Master first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Sport Master were tested. See more mutual tests below.