Pirelli Cinturato C3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

1st

Average Position

1st

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three 2025 summer tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 delivers consistently top-tier results with an average overall position of 1.3 and one test win. Its standout pattern is balanced excellence in wet and dry safety metrics (braking, handling) combined with strong aquaplaning resistance and very competitive comfort/noise in at least one test. Minor variability appears in subjective wet handling and comfort/noise in one test, but positions remain upper tier. Rolling resistance is good rather than class-leading.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet handling in 2025 Al Volante (109.55 s)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2025 Al Volante (29.4 m, +2.4%)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2025 Die ReifenTester (24.17 m, +4.2%)
    • 3rd place wet handling in 2025 Best Touring (106.63 s, +1.4%)
  • Dry Braking and Handling Strong
    • 1st place dry braking in 2025 Best Touring (34.13 m)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2025 Die ReifenTester (36.54 m, +3%)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2025 Best Touring (85.61 s, +0.1%)
    • 2nd place subj. dry handling in 2025 Die ReifenTester (78 pts, +2.5%)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Best Touring (2.6 m/s²)
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Die ReifenTester (81.1 km/h, +1%)
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2025 Al Volante (81.6 km/h, +0.2%)
    • 2nd place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Al Volante (88.7 m/s², +3.4%)
  • Comfort and Noise Moderate
    • 1st place subjective comfort in 2025 Die ReifenTester (81 pts)
    • 1st place subjective noise in 2025 Die ReifenTester (82 pts)
    • Noise 3rd in 2025 Al Volante (71.8 dB, +1.7%)
  • Overall Competitiveness/Awards Strong
    • Average overall position 1.3 across 3 tests
    • Test winner in 2025 Best Touring
    • 1st overall in 2025 Al Volante (1/7)
    • 2nd overall in 2025 Die ReifenTester (2/7)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Subjective Wet Handling/Feel Minor
    • 4th place subjective wet handling in 2025 Best Touring (9.5 pts, +5%)
  • Comfort/Noise Consistency Moderate
    • 4th place noise in 2025 Best Touring (71.9 dB, +1.4%)
    • 4th place subjective comfort in 2025 Best Touring (9 pts, +10%)
  • Rolling Resistance Moderate
    • 3rd place rolling resistance in 2025 Al Volante (7.4 kg/t, +8.8%)
    • 3rd place rolling resistance in 2025 Best Touring (7.7 kg/t, +5.3%)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
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2025 Die ReifenTester Summer Touring Tire Test

2025
Winner: Falken ZIEX ZE320

Pirelli’s fresh C3 proved a very strong second overall. The tire offered precise steering, balanced side‑grip build‑up and predictable behaviour under load changes. Testers called it a protot...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling
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2025 Al Volante Summer Tire Test

2025

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...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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1
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The Best Touring Tires for 2025 Tested Winner

2025

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 absol...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking
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