Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Premium

Pirelli

Cinturato (C3)

VS

Powerproof 2

Pilot Sport 5

9.5

R16 – R21

Also compare with

SportContact 7

Ventus Evo

PremiumContact 7

Test Profile

Cinturato (C3)

Powerproof 2

Pilot Sport 5

Number of tests

4

2

14

Best position

#1

#6

#1

Average position

3.3

8.0

3.4

Latest test

2026

Available sizes

—

91

70

Wet

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

82%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

94%

Nokian Powerproof 2

42%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Wet handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Aquaplaning - cross

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Nokian Powerproof 2

86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

76%

Wet braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

97%

Nokian Powerproof 2

74%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Dry braking

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Nokian Powerproof 2

69%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Dry handling

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

100%

Nokian Powerproof 2

71%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

85%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

89%

Nokian Powerproof 2

66%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

73%

Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

81%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

78%

Costs

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

87%

Rolling resistance

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)

87%

Nokian Powerproof 2

84%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

79%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autobild	Summer	2026	245/45 R19	View

Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Cinturato (C3)

Powerproof 2

Pilot Sport 5

Test Profile

Wet

Dry

Comfort

Costs

Dimensions and prices

Mutual tests

Add to comparison