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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Vredestein Ultrac+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Vredestein Ultrac+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Ultrac+ were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Number of tests
7
4
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.7
8.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
31
87

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 21 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Dry Handling Objective
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
98%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
96%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Fuel Consumption
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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