Pirelli Cinturato C3

Name: Pirelli Cinturato C3
Brand: Pirelli
Rating: 4.5 (3 reviews)

The new Pirelli Cinturato summer tire, replacing the Cinturato P7 C2, topped DEKRA's dry braking tests in November 2024, beating competitors from Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone and Goodyear. The tire achieved an 'A' grade wet grip rating across all sizes and delivers 20% better mileage than its predecessor thanks to new compound technology including Pirelli's "SmartNet Silica."

Tire review data from 3 tire reviews averaging 90% over 600 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 1st.

Dry Grip 93%

Wet Grip 90%

Road Feedback 90%

Handling 85%

Wear 90%

Comfort 90%

Buy again 93%

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First On Market	October 2024
Wheel Size	16 - 20"
Width	205 - 245mm
Profile	35 - 65

Rolling Resistance	B - C
Wet Grip	A - A
Noise (dB)	70 - 72
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The Cinturato C3 is ranked 6th of 156 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Tests Included

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

1st

Average Result

1st

Latest Tire Test Results

The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested

1st of 7 tires

Strong dry performance with the best dry braking distance, excellent dry handling characteristics and impressive wet performance with near class-leading scores in both curved aquaplaning and braking.
Slightly lower comfort levels on harsh impacts when compared to the best.
The new Cinturato C3 is an excellent upgrade to the P7 C2. This tire had no real weaknesses, just a string of excellent performances across both wet and dry tests. While it might not have the absolute highest scores in comfort or refinement, the balance of performance puts it at the top of this test.

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2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test

1st of 7 tires

The Pirelli Cinturato (C3) emerged as the overall winner in our comprehensive test. This well-balanced tire excels in both wet and dry conditions with outstanding stability and predictable handling characteristics. It inspires confidence in all driving situations thanks to exceptional wet grip and impressive aquaplaning resistance. The Pirelli combines good rolling resistance with reasonable noise levels, making it a premium option that prioritizes safety without compromising comfort or efficiency. Its particular strengths were found in its excellent stability during direction changes and confident handling in wet conditions.

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Best Result: 1st (2025)

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Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
16 inch
205/55R16 94 V XL	C	A	70
17 inch
225/45R17 94 Y XL	C	A	71
215/55R17 98 W XL	B	A	70
225/50R17 98 Y XL	B	A	70
225/60R17 99 Y	B	A	70
20 inch
245/35R20 95 Y XL	C	A	72

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Given 100% while driving a SEAT Leon 5F1 1.4 TSI (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 500 average miles

Realy realy good tires especially in dry handling and wet handling and they look so promising so we will see about the wear but they are also really quiet and with a good rolling resistance.

Helpful 0 - tire reviewed on April 23, 2025

Given 81% while driving a BMW 318D (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 easy going miles

Above all, ride comfort and steering response on dry roads, parking or leaving the garage are very good. Lane changing is also pleasant, but not as precise as Michelin Sport. They are not very noisy tires, although depending on the condition of the road, we can say that they are remarkable, they have no weak points.

Helpful 5 - tire reviewed on April 14, 2025

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Given 93% while driving a Skoda Superb MK3 (2015 Present) (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles

I just put this model on my Superb and did a "test" on a day of heavy rain and day after on dry and behavior looks great. I had P7 Blue years ago which I did not really like. In the meantime I had Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 that I liked and I definitely like these new C3.