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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Triangle EffeXWinter TW421 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
Budget
TriangleTriangle

EffeXWinter TW421

0.7
R13
Michelin Pilot Sport 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

9.5
R16 – R21
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Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Triangle
EffeXWinter TW421
Michelin
Pilot Sport 5
Number of tests
7
1
15
Best position
#1
#7
#1
Average position
2.7
7.0
3.4
Latest test
2026
2025
2026
Available sizes
31
—
70

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
67%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
25%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
60%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
84%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
65%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
75%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
62%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
85%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
86%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
73%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
82%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
44%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
87%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
77%
Triangle EffeXWinter TW421
18%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
95%

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