The new Pirelli Cinturato summer tyre, replacing the Cinturato P7 C2, topped DEKRA's dry braking tests in November 2024, beating competitors from Michelin, Continental, Bridgestone and Goodyear. The tyre 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."
Tyre review data from 3 tyre reviews averaging 90% over 600 miles driven, and 2 tests with an average result of 1st.
First On Market | January 1970 |
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 157 Summer Premium Touring tyres.
This tyre replaced the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
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Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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16 inch | |||
205/55R16 94 V XL | C | A | 70 |
17 inch | |||
225/60R17 99 Y | B | A | 70 |
225/50R17 98 Y XL | B | A | 70 |
215/55R17 98 W XL | B | A | 70 |
225/45R17 94 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
20 inch | |||
245/35R20 95 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
Hi! I'm looking for new summer tyres later this summer and I'm not sure which tyre category I should choose. I am thinking between summer tyres and performance summer tyres. Specificly between the Pirelli Cinturato C3 and Pirelli P Zero PZ5. But I have no way of testing these tyres myself. I am looking for a sporty tyre with direct steering response, but also I prefer the tyre to be quiet. So how much difference is there in the subjective noise levels and sportiness of these two tyres? Or between these two tyre categories? Will I be dissappointed with the C3's steering response? I have previously driven the Asymmetric 6, Pilot Sport 4 and Hakka Black 2 (which was loud). Thank you for the great and helpfull videos and website that you have made!
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