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CINTURATO (C3)

9.4
Overall score ✓ 11 tyre tests
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
4,6
★★★★★
19 driver reviews
Price from
35 973 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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Widthin millimetres
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Load capacityLI index

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SpeedSI index

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Your size 205/55 R16 Speed / Load: 94V XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 35 973 Ft
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Rating and verdict

How the Cinturato C3 evaluated

Skóre vychádza z 11 nezávislých testov a z 19 recenzií vodičov. ?

9.4
Overall score 9,4 / 10 6 disciplín meraných v nezávislých testoch. Recenzie vodičov sa premietajú do celkového skóre.
✓ Very reliable
60 70 80 90 100
Manoeuvring
Manoeuvring
98,1
Dry
Dry
97,9
Braking
Braking
96,6
Wet
Wet
96,5
Comfort
Comfort
90,2
Value
Value
83,7
very weak60–81 weaker81–89 average89–93 good93–96 very good96–98 top tier98–100

The number shows what percentage of the best tyre’s performance in the test this tyre achieved in this discipline.

Where it shines
Wet Wet very good 96,5
Dry Dry very good 97,9
!Where it falls short
Value Value weaker 83,7
Comfort Comfort average 90,2
🏆 Trophies from tests calculated from 11 tests
Test winner
Test winner
Top 3
Top 3 placement in the test
Best in the wet
Best in the wet
Best in the dry
Best in the dry
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
🛣
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Kde stojí Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) v rozmere 205/55 R16

Porovnané s 63 pneumatikami v tomto rozmere — rovnaká sezóna aj zameranie. Všetky sú v ponuke a majú výsledky z nezávislých testov.

najslabšianajlepšia
Táto pneumatika 9,4 35 973 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.4 35 973 Ft Táto pneumatika Falken ZIEX ZE320 9.4 26 217 Ft Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 33 857 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 9.1 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.1 47 081 Ft Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 9.0 26 667 Ft Kumho ECSTA HS52 9.0 24 747 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.9 35 974 Ft Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 8.9 30 799 Ft Falken SINCERA SN832B 8.8 27 677 Ft Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.8 31 991 Ft Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 8.8 29 912 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.8 42 870 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.7 36 224 Ft Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.7 24 883 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC 8.6 28 691 Ft Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 8.5 28 994 Ft Continental ULTRACONTACT 8.5 35 809 Ft Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 8.4 25 400 Ft Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.4 34 926 Ft Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.4 32 099 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 3 8.3 44 117 Ft Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 8.2 25 123 Ft Toyo PROXES COMFORT 8.2 22 221 Ft Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 8.2 23 781 Ft Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 8.2 25 131 Ft Kleber DYNAXER HP4 DT1 8.2 33 181 Ft Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.1 28 984 Ft Vredestein ULTRAC+ 8.1 27 066 Ft Nexen N'BLUE S 8.1 21 532 Ft Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 8.1 26 579 Ft Michelin PRIMACY 5 ENERGY 8.0 36 224 Ft Sava INTENSA HP 2 7.9 25 733 Ft Bridgestone TURANZA ER300 I 7.9 49 635 Ft Debica PRESTO HP 2 7.9 24 959 Ft Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ 7.9 22 395 Ft Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.9 50 174 Ft Falken SINCERA SN110 7.7 26 576 Ft Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 7.6 23 826 Ft Pirelli Cinturato P1 7.6 32 550 Ft RoadX H12 RXMotion 7.5 19 296 Ft Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 7.4 Hankook K115 VENTUS PRIME2 7.3 37 291 Ft Apollo ASPIRE 4G+ XL FSL BSW 7.3 25 621 Ft Giti GITISYNERGY H2 7.2 26 607 Ft Nexen N'BLUE HD 7.1 23 851 Ft Cooper SUMMER 7.1 24 642 Ft Kormoran ROAD PERFORMANCE 6.8 24 047 Ft Avon ZV7 6.8 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP 6.7 Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 6.7 28 673 Ft Radar RPX800 6.5 Matador HECTORRA 5 6.2 23 541 Ft Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 6.2 24 136 Ft Platin RP-420 6.1 Rotalla RU01 6.1 Sailun ATREZZO ELITE 6.0 24 616 Ft Rotalla RH01 5.9 19 474 Ft Tourador X WONDER TH1 5.5 Minerva F209 5.5 29 334 Ft Infinity Ecosis 5.0 Taurus HIGH PERFORMANCE 4.2 26 215 Ft Arivo PREMIO ARZERO 3.6 19 075 Ft
3,6 medián 8,0 9,4
1. poradie v skupine z 63 porovnávaných
97 % pneumatík je slabších v tejto skupine
+1,4 nad mediánom skupiny medián skupiny 8,0
Zobraziť všetky pneumatiky v rebríčku (63)
  1. 1. 9.4 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) Táto pneumatika 35 973 Ft
  2. 1. 9.4 Falken ZIEX ZE320 26 217 Ft −9 756 Ft
  3. 3. 9.1 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 33 857 Ft −2 116 Ft
  4. 3. 9.1 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2)
  5. 3. 9.1 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 47 081 Ft +11 109 Ft
  6. 6. 9.0 Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 26 667 Ft −9 305 Ft
  7. 6. 9.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 24 747 Ft −11 226 Ft
  8. 8. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 35 974 Ft +1 Ft
  9. 8. 8.9 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 30 799 Ft −5 174 Ft
  10. 10. 8.8 Falken SINCERA SN832B 27 677 Ft −8 296 Ft
  11. 10. 8.8 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 31 991 Ft −3 981 Ft
  12. 10. 8.8 Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 29 912 Ft −6 060 Ft
  13. 10. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4 42 870 Ft +6 897 Ft
  14. 14. 8.7 Michelin PRIMACY 5 36 224 Ft +251 Ft
  15. 14. 8.7 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 24 883 Ft −11 090 Ft
  16. 16. 8.6 Vredestein ULTRAC 28 691 Ft −7 282 Ft
  17. 17. 8.5 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 28 994 Ft −6 979 Ft
  18. 17. 8.5 Continental ULTRACONTACT 35 809 Ft −164 Ft
  19. 19. 8.4 Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 25 400 Ft −10 573 Ft
  20. 19. 8.4 Bridgestone TURANZA T005 34 926 Ft −1 046 Ft
  21. 19. 8.4 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 32 099 Ft −3 874 Ft
  22. 22. 8.3 Michelin PRIMACY 3 44 117 Ft +8 145 Ft
  23. 23. 8.2 Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 25 123 Ft −10 850 Ft
  24. 23. 8.2 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 22 221 Ft −13 752 Ft
  25. 23. 8.2 Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 23 781 Ft −12 192 Ft
  26. 23. 8.2 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 25 131 Ft −10 842 Ft
  27. 23. 8.2 Kleber DYNAXER HP4 DT1 33 181 Ft −2 791 Ft
  28. 28. 8.1 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 28 984 Ft −6 989 Ft
  29. 28. 8.1 Vredestein ULTRAC+ 27 066 Ft −8 907 Ft
  30. 28. 8.1 Nexen N'BLUE S 21 532 Ft −14 441 Ft
  31. 28. 8.1 Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 26 579 Ft −9 394 Ft
  32. 32. 8.0 Michelin PRIMACY 5 ENERGY 36 224 Ft +251 Ft
  33. 33. 7.9 Sava INTENSA HP 2 25 733 Ft −10 240 Ft
  34. 33. 7.9 Bridgestone TURANZA ER300 I 49 635 Ft +13 663 Ft
  35. 33. 7.9 Debica PRESTO HP 2 24 959 Ft −11 013 Ft
  36. 33. 7.9 Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQ+ 22 395 Ft −13 578 Ft
  37. 33. 7.9 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 50 174 Ft +14 201 Ft
  38. 38. 7.7 Falken SINCERA SN110 26 576 Ft −9 397 Ft
  39. 39. 7.6 Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 23 826 Ft −12 146 Ft
  40. 39. 7.6 Pirelli Cinturato P1 32 550 Ft −3 423 Ft
  41. 41. 7.5 RoadX H12 RXMotion 19 296 Ft −16 676 Ft
  42. 42. 7.4 Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT
  43. 43. 7.3 Hankook K115 VENTUS PRIME2 37 291 Ft +1 318 Ft
  44. 43. 7.3 Apollo ASPIRE 4G+ XL FSL BSW 25 621 Ft −10 352 Ft
  45. 45. 7.2 Giti GITISYNERGY H2 26 607 Ft −9 366 Ft
  46. 46. 7.1 Nexen N'BLUE HD 23 851 Ft −12 122 Ft
  47. 46. 7.1 Cooper SUMMER 24 642 Ft −11 331 Ft
  48. 48. 6.8 Kormoran ROAD PERFORMANCE 24 047 Ft −11 925 Ft
  49. 48. 6.8 Avon ZV7
  50. 50. 6.7 Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP
  51. 50. 6.7 Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 28 673 Ft −7 300 Ft
  52. 52. 6.5 Radar RPX800
  53. 53. 6.2 Matador HECTORRA 5 23 541 Ft −12 432 Ft
  54. 53. 6.2 Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 24 136 Ft −11 836 Ft
  55. 55. 6.1 Platin RP-420
  56. 55. 6.1 Rotalla RU01
  57. 57. 6.0 Sailun ATREZZO ELITE 24 616 Ft −11 356 Ft
  58. 58. 5.9 Rotalla RH01 19 474 Ft −16 499 Ft
  59. 59. 5.5 Tourador X WONDER TH1
  60. 59. 5.5 Minerva F209 29 334 Ft −6 638 Ft
  61. 61. 5.0 Infinity Ecosis
  62. 62. 4.2 Taurus HIGH PERFORMANCE 26 215 Ft −9 757 Ft
  63. 63. 3.6 Arivo PREMIO ARZERO 19 075 Ft −16 897 Ft
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

35 973 Ft ÷ 47 900 km × 100
75 Ft / 100 km

Lowest price in size 205/55 R16 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.

Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)V
Product code4543300
EAN8019227454338
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO (C3)
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Focus Standard
Construction Radial
Creation date 30.01.2025
Product launch date (gen.) 12.05.2025
Available technologies
Zosilený profil Áno
Ochrana disku Áno - RP
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 10×
Wins 3×
Top 3 8×
Average placement 2,6
2026
7. place
Auto Bild Test brzdných drah letných SUV pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
50 tyres
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2. place
MOTOR test letných pneumatík 225/45 R17 2026
9 tyres
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2. place
Vi Bilagare Summer tire test 205/55 R16 2026
10 tyres
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3. place
Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test 235/45 R18 2026
10 tyres
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2. place
ADAC Summer Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
16 tyres
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5. place
AutoBild Test letných pneumatík 245/45 R19 2026
20 tyres
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1. place
Tyre Reviews Test letných pneumatík 225/45 R17 2026
12 tyres
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2025
2. place
Die Reifentester Summer tire test 205/55 R17 2025
7 tyres
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1. place
Tyre Reviews Summer tire test 225/55 R18 2025
7 tyres
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1. place
Tyre Reviews Summer tire test 225/50 R17 2025
7 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.

Current lowest
35 972,75 Ft
↗ 39 644,50 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
85,93 Ft
22.8.2026
Highest for the period
35 972,75 Ft
22.9.2026
35 972,75 85,93 35 972,75 Ft 22.6.2026 22.9.2026 22.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 23.6.2026: 91,76 Ft 23.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 24.6.2026: 91,47 Ft 24.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 25.6.2026: 91,47 Ft 25.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 26.6.2026: 91,41 Ft 26.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 27.6.2026: 91,42 Ft 27.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 28.6.2026: 91,42 Ft 28.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 29.6.2026: 91,42 Ft 29.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 30.6.2026: 91,39 Ft 30.6.2026: 90,51 Ft 1.7.2026: 91,25 Ft 1.7.2026: 90,51 Ft 2.7.2026: 92,08 Ft 2.7.2026: 90,51 Ft 2.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 4.7.2026: 91,45 Ft 4.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 5.7.2026: 91,45 Ft 5.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 6.7.2026: 91,45 Ft 6.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 7.7.2026: 91,42 Ft 7.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 8.7.2026: 91,29 Ft 8.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 9.7.2026: 91,03 Ft 9.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 10.7.2026: 91,03 Ft 10.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 11.7.2026: 90,31 Ft 11.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 11.7.2026: 90,91 Ft 11.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 12.7.2026: 90,31 Ft 12.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 12.7.2026: 90,91 Ft 12.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 13.7.2026: 90,31 Ft 13.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 14.7.2026: 90,65 Ft 14.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 15.7.2026: 90,42 Ft 15.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 16.7.2026: 90,66 Ft 16.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 17.7.2026: 90,69 Ft 17.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 18.7.2026: 90,39 Ft 18.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 18.7.2026: 91,01 Ft 18.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 19.7.2026: 90,39 Ft 19.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 19.7.2026: 91,01 Ft 19.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 20.7.2026: 90,39 Ft 20.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 25.7.2026: 91,36 Ft 25.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 26.7.2026: 91,36 Ft 26.7.2026: 89,62 Ft 29.7.2026: 88,68 Ft 30.7.2026: 88,20 Ft 1.8.2026: 88,74 Ft 8.8.2026: 88,95 Ft 15.8.2026: 88,70 Ft 22.8.2026: 85,93 Ft 27.8.2026: 88,15 Ft 29.8.2026: 88,00 Ft 1.9.2026: 89,62 Ft 1.9.2026: 88,00 Ft 3.9.2026: 87,75 Ft 4.9.2026: 88,00 Ft 7.9.2026: 88,20 Ft 11.9.2026: 88,40 Ft 13.9.2026: 88,25 Ft 16.9.2026: 88,05 Ft 18.9.2026: 88,66 Ft 22.9.2026: 35 972,75 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

User reviews

What owners say

4,6
★★★★★
z 19 recenzií
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Expected lifespan
47 900 km
Reliability:confidence-high
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Lexus GS300 · 225/50 R17 · 9 656 km
★★★★★

<p>I 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.</p>

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Mercedes Benz C180 · 205/55 R16 · 40 234 km
★★★☆☆

<p>Good value. I needed four new tires immediately, and bought these. For the price, they are good.</p>

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BMW 218d Active Tourer · 225/45 R17 · 11 265 km
★★★★★

<p>After 7000 miles, I can say that these are the safest and the most durable tires I have ever owned.</p><p>Regarding comfort, not the quietest and the most comfortable tires on bad roads, because they are sports profile, but perfect on good roads.</p><p>Just recently tested them on a very curvy uphill downhill road, and guarantee you, these tires are made for safety, so good and reliable.</p><p>The only reason I would ever think of buying other brands would be to test if other main brands could be more quiet and more comfortable, but I don't think any other brand can be safer than Pirelli Cinturato C3.</p>

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BMW 320i · 225/50 R17 · 8 047 km
★★★★☆

<p>I’ve been running these tires on my tuned BMW (250 hp / 350 Nm of torque, RWD), and from a pure driving dynamics standpoint, they are absolutely phenomenal.</p><p>The grip is incredible, allowing the car to put the power down and braking effortlessly. The steering response is sharp, precise, and gives you an immediate sense of confidence and control when throwing the car into corners. You always know exactly what the front end is doing, and the overall feeling of safety at high speeds is top-tier.</p><p>If there is any room for improvement, it would be the road noise and ride comfort. I definitely wished they were a bit quieter and more forgiving over bumps and potholes. However, I’ve come to realize that you can't have it all. When a tire delivers this level of handling and performance, you naturally sacrifice a bit of plushness. Living in a place with bad roads, I'm still questioning whether the Michelin Primacy 5 would have been a better choice.</p><p>Overall, if you drive a dynamic car and prioritize grip and steering feel above all else, these are tough to beat.</p>

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta · 225/45 R17 · 4 023 km
★★★★★

Excellent tyre. I'm absolutely amazed by its abilities in all conditions, good fuel economy, great grip, and feedback. It could be a little less noisy at low speeds, but you can get used to just turning up the music a bit. It's too early to judge its wear, but I will definitely buy this tyre again.

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