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1. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Premium2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Pirelli (79%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 96% compared to 95% of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Pilot Sport 5 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (96%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 also have A wet ratings.
| # | Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
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| Dimensions | R16 - R20 | R16 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner2. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32.8 | 25.2 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato (C3) | 34.3 | 27.6 | |||||
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | 34.4 | 27.7 | |||||
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