Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs BFGoodrich Advantage 2
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 finished ahead 2 times and the Advantage 2 not once. The Cinturato C3 was stronger in dry, wet and value.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato C3
Advantage 2
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Cinturato C3
Advantage 2
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Cinturato C3
Advantage 2
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Owners rate the Cinturato C3 91% from 19 reviews and the Advantage 2 66% from 3. 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 tires 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Cinturato C3 | Gap | Advantage 2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Cinturato C3 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 110 | 3.7% | 115 | 2-0 |
| Dry Handling s | 61.7 | 1.6% | 62.7 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 12.5% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Cinturato C3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 138 | 5.6% | 144 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling s | 70.8 | 2.1% | 72.3 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 32.3% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 13.9 | 6.7% | 14.9 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 50.1 | 1.3% | 49.5 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 50% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 72 | 3 dB | 69 | 0-1 |
| Value Cinturato C3 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 27,806 | 14% | 24,389 | 1-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.7 | 9.1% | 7 | 0-1 |
| Abrasion mm/1000km | 0.08 | 7.9% | 0.09 | 1-0 |
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 tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Cinturato C3 | Field | Advantage 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P7 of 50 | P27 of 50 |
Cinturato C3 vs Advantage 2: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato C3 or the BFGoodrich Advantage 2 the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 finished ahead 2 times and the Advantage 2 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato C3 scores 9.4 and the Advantage 2 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato C3 or the Advantage 2?
The Cinturato C3 led 5 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.6% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato C3 led 4 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.7% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Cinturato C3 and 9.7/10 for the Advantage 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato C3 91% from 19 reviews and the Advantage 2 66% from 3.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Cinturato C3 is made in 35 sizes (16 to 20 inch) and the Advantage 2 in 99 (16 to 21 inch). 25 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Cinturato C3 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Advantage 2 A and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.