Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

VS

Pilot Sport 5

Potenza Sport

8.7

R17 – R22

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Test Profile

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Potenza Sport

Number of tests

4

14

23

Best position

#1

Average position

3.3

3.4

3.3

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

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70

188

Wet

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

89%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

75%

Wet braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

86%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

79%

Wet handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

93%

Dry

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

88%

Dry braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

88%

Dry handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

85%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

80%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

70%

Costs

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

61%

Rolling resistance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Bridgestone Potenza Sport

58%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Cinturato (C3)

Pilot Sport 5

Potenza Sport

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Dry

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