Kleber Dynaxer HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 6
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 91% · 19
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 finished ahead 4 times and the Dynaxer HP5 not once. The Dynaxer HP5 had 8.3% lower rolling resistance; the Cinturato C3 stopped 6.3% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pirelli Cinturato C3 if you want the safest, most confidence-inspiring summer touring tyre-especially for wet-weather braking and handling, higher motorway speeds, and more demanding driving. Choose the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 if your priorities are lower purchase/ownership costs, lower noise, and better efficiency, and you're willing to drive more conservatively in the wet where the Pirelli's advantage is most meaningful.
Where the Dynaxer HP5 is stronger
- Lower rolling resistance across shared tests (e.g., 6.67 vs 7.7 kg/t in Autobild), supporting lower fuel/energy consumption
- Quieter measured noise in multiple tests (including a big gap in Autobild: 71.8 dB vs 75.2 dB)
- Strong value proposition where price is included (Autobild value: 12.54 vs 15.69 price/1000)
Where the Cinturato C3 is stronger
- Consistently class-leading wet braking in every shared test (roughly 5-8% shorter stopping distances vs Kleber)
- Stronger wet handling and lateral grip (e.g., Motor wet circle 0.775 vs 0.711; Autobild wet handling 83.4 vs 79.4 km/h)
- Better dry performance overall, including repeated dry-braking wins (e.g., 35.7 m vs 38.0 m) and faster dry handling results
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Cinturato C3 at a glance
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Cinturato C3 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 0 | 4 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato C3 stopped 3.8% shorter in the dry (4 tests) | 10 |
| Wet18 measurements | 2 | The Cinturato C3 stopped 6.3% shorter in the wet (4 tests) | 16 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 5 | The Dynaxer HP5 was 1.8 dB quieter (3 tests) | 0 |
| Value5 measurements | 4 | The Dynaxer HP5 had 8.3% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Cinturato C3 by 1.1 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 19 reviews | 90% | Too close to call | 91% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The Cinturato C3 by 3 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato C3 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +19.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 25 sizes made in both | 35 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Dynaxer HP5 | Field | Cinturato C3 |
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| 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P19 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated | P7 of 12 | P1 of 12 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P19 of 50 | P7 of 50 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Dynaxer HP5
Cinturato C3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Dynaxer HP5
Cinturato C3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Dynaxer HP5
Cinturato C3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Cinturato C3 91% from 19. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Cinturato C3 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 36.45 | 3.8% | 35.01 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 74.97 | 2.2% | 73.29 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 98.9 | 1.1% | 100 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 19.1% | scored | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 37.81 | 6.3% | 35.4 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 72.89 | 4.8% | 69.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 79.4 | 5% | 83.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 24.9% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 0.71 | 9% | 0.78 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14 | 4.6% | 13.37 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 78.69 | 4.5% | 82.22 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3.45 | 0.4% | 3.43 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 3% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 69.9 | 1.8 dB | 71.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 50,240 | 0.2% | 50,350 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 5.08 | 8.3% | 5.6 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,122 | 15% | 1,320 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Cinturato C3 9.4 out of 10.
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Cinturato C3 | ||
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| 69 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 60 | Wet | 94 | ||
| 47 | Comfort | 28 | ||
| 81 | Value | 54 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Cinturato C3 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9.6 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9.6 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 9.3 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 9.3 | ||
| 10 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 9.5 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Cinturato C3 91% from 19. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- 90%from 6 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 5,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 tyre delivers strong overall performance, with frequent praise for quiet running, a soft/comfortable ride, and confident grip-especially in wet conditions. Most high-scoring reviews describe stable, safe handling and good value for money. One lower-scoring review notes noticeably softer sidewalls leading to imprecise high-speed response compared with Goodyear Asymmetric 6, suggesting handling sharpness may not satisfy drivers wanting a firmer, sportier feel.
- Quiet/low road noise
- Comfortable, soft ride and good bump absorption
- Good grip and confident handling (notably in wet)
- Good value for money
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 6 Dynaxer HP5 reviewsOnly have them for a few days, but initial impressions are great.
Grip and handling are very good, very quiet, and soft/smooth over road cracks. Recommended.
Pirelli Cinturato C3
- 91%from 19 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 76,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Across 19 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 is described as a highly confidence-inspiring tyre with standout grip, strong wet and dry braking, and sharp, sporty steering that makes cars feel more responsive and secure. Many drivers also report good stability and a generally refined ride, with several praising low wear early on and solid durability impressions. The most repeated drawbacks are higher road noise for some users and a firmer/less plush ride over poor surfaces, with a smaller minority noting worsened fuel economy; one review also flags inconsistent manufacturing finish/quality control.
- Excellent dry and wet grip
- Strong braking and high safety/confidence
- Sharp steering response and sporty handling/turn-in
- Stable, predictable handling and good feedback
- Road noise can be higher than expected (especially on some roads/at low speeds)
- Ride can feel firmer/less forgiving over bumps and potholes
- Some reports of reduced fuel economy/rolling resistance increase
Summarised by AI from 19 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 19 Cinturato C3 reviewsI can say that these tires are the best I have ever had! My previous tires were Bridgestone T001 and Falken FK 510. I am extremely impressed with the comfort and stability of the new Pirelli tires. Their wear in 6000 miles is only 0.7mm! When new the tread is 7.3mm.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 99 sizes of the Dynaxer HP5 and 35 of the Cinturato C3, 25 of them made in both.
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Cinturato C3 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 16 to 21 inch | 35 sizes, 16 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 25 sizes 205/55 R16205/55 R17215/55 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17215/50 R18215/55 R18225/45 R18225/55 R18235/45 R18and 13 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100%B0% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37% | B40%A35%C25% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 66-72 dB B80%A20% |
| On the market since | 2025 | - |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato C3 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 19.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Kleber's Dynaxer HP5 and Pirelli's Cinturato C3 sit in the same “premium touring” summer brief, but the shared 2026 group tests show they're tuned for very different priorities. The Pirelli is consistently benchmarked as a top-tier safety/performance tyre-finishing 1st/9 in Motor and 1st/13 in an independent 2026 roundup, and backing that up with strong wet and dry numbers. The Kleber, by contrast, lands mid-pack to lower-pack overall (7/9 Motor, 7/13 in the roundup, and 19/20 in Autobild) despite being described as balanced and predictable.
Where the split becomes clear is in how each tyre “buys” its results. The Cinturato C3 repeatedly wins the high-impact safety metrics-especially wet braking and wet handling-while the Dynaxer HP5 tends to win the ownership/comfort metrics: lower noise, better rolling resistance, and notably stronger value in price-per-performance calculations. In other words, this is a classic choice between outright grip/safety performance vs. running costs and refinement.
Conclusion
Across four shared tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 is the clear performance leader, especially in the wet-where it repeatedly posts meaningfully shorter stopping distances and higher handling/grip figures. For example, wet braking advantages range from about 4.8-7.9% (e.g., 43.3 m vs 45.5 m in Motor; 43.0 m vs 46.7 m in Autobild; 27.6 m vs 29.9 m in the braking supertest). Dry performance also consistently favours Pirelli, including a notable dry-braking edge (e.g., 35.7 m vs 38.0 m in 225/45 R17 testing), and it pairs that with higher subjective scores for steering/handling confidence. If you prioritise maximum safety margin, emergency braking performance, or brisk driving on mixed summer roads, the C3 is the more convincing and repeatedly top-ranked choice.
The Kleber Dynaxer HP5's case is different but still valid: it's the more cost- and comfort-oriented tyre. It repeatedly measures quieter (including a large pass-by noise gap in Autobild: 71.8 dB vs 75.2 dB), rolls more efficiently (e.g., 6.67 vs 7.7 kg/t in Autobild; also better in the 225/45 R17 sets), and is the clear value winner where pricing is considered (Autobild value index: 12.54 vs 15.69). It also shows occasional strengths in curved aquaplaning and is described as predictable with no “big” dynamic vices-just lacking that last step of grip. The practical takeaway: if you drive mainly calmly, want lower running costs and a quieter ride, and can accept giving away wet-braking distance and wet-lateral grip, the Kleber is the sensible budget-leaning touring pick; if you want the best all-round safety/performance, choose the Pirelli and accept the refinement/noise trade-offs.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Cinturato C3: your questions
Is the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 or the Pirelli Cinturato C3 the better tyre?
In the 4 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 finished ahead 4 times and the Dynaxer HP5 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Cinturato C3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Dynaxer HP5 or the Cinturato C3?
The Cinturato C3 led 16 of the 18 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.3% shorter in the wet across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato C3 led 10 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.8% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Dynaxer HP5 had 8.3% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 10/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 9/10 for the Cinturato C3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Dynaxer HP5 was 1.8 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 9.5/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 8.3/10 for the Cinturato C3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Cinturato C3 91% from 19. 80% of Dynaxer HP5 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Cinturato C3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato C3 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 19.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Dynaxer HP5 is made in 99 sizes (16 to 21 inch) and the Cinturato C3 in 35 (16 to 20 inch). 25 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Dynaxer HP5 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato C3 A and B.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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