Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

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Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

VS

Primacy 5

Ecsta PS71

8.3

R16 – R22

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Test Profile

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Ecsta PS71

Number of tests

4

3

15

Best position

#1

#2

Average position

3.3

4.7

9.0

Latest test

2026

2025

Available sizes

—

126

225

Wet

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

58%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Wet performance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

55%

Michelin Primacy 5

79%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

82%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

87%

Wet braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Michelin Primacy 5

65%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Michelin Primacy 5

51%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

90%

Wet handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

79%

Dry

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

73%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry performance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

58%

Michelin Primacy 5

88%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Dry braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

76%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

76%

Dry handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Michelin Primacy 5

69%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

81%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Michelin Primacy 5

1%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

67%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

72%

Costs

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

71%

Rolling resistance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Michelin Primacy 5

63%

Kumho Ecsta PS71

73%

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Cinturato (C3)

Primacy 5

Ecsta PS71

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Dry

Comfort

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