Pirelli Premium CINTURATO (C3)
9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 10 tyre tests
PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 73 available 
tested in this size
tested in this size 
Price from
36 124 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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Load capacityLI index
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Tyre variants (1)
Your size 205/55 R16 94V XL EAN: 8019227454338 SAP: 4543300
PIRELLI CINTURATO (C3), RP
C A B Price from 36 124 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8019227454338
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
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In stock
36 124 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
37 202 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
37 638 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 2 days
33 472 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 7 days
39 997 Ft
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Rating and verdict
How the Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) evaluated
9.6 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,6 / 10 PTI compared with all summer tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 73 available
tested in this size ✓ Disciplines
Wet beats 104 of 105
100 +8,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 103 of 105
98 +10,6 %
Aquaplaning
beats 69 of 83
87 +2,2 %
wet handling
beats 73 of 74
99 +3,6 %
Dry beats 103 of 105
99 +5,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 103 of 105
96 +6,1 %
dry handling
beats 73 of 74
91 +1,4 %
Economy beats 56 of 86
66 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 30 of 85
50 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 55 of 67
85 +13,4 %
Noise and comfort beats 71 of 81
88 −2,2 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 10 of 81
12 −2,2 %
ride comfort
beats 37 of 54
77 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 100 % Dry 99 % Noise and comfort 88 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 205/55 R16 from 11 testov in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 205/55 R16 2. place of 73 rated
🏆 Test winner 3× 1st place in 3 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 8× 1st–3rd place in 8 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 42 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,6 36 124 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.6 36 124 Ft This tyre 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 32 758 Ft 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.0 46 916 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.9 36 944 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 50 251 Ft 
Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.8 37 005 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 34 327 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE320 8.6 26 327 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.5 32 234 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 8.3 47 820 Ft 
Hankook K135 ventus Prime4 8.2 29 050 Ft 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 24 964 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 24 163 Ft 
Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.0 30 477 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.0 24 989 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.0 27 045 Ft 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 30 451 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC 7.9 29 505 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 25 507 Ft 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 29 414 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 24 399 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.3 29 348 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 27 374 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 26 760 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 2 7.2 25 641 Ft 
Nexen N'FERA PRIMUS 7.0 22 466 Ft 
Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.0 50 987 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 2 7.0 25 065 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 DT1 6.9 23 672 Ft 
Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 24 323 Ft 
Pirelli Cinturato P1 6.6 33 541 Ft 
Debica PRESTO HP 2 6.5 24 509 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 21 829 Ft 
Sava INTENSA HP 2 5.9 24 778 Ft 
Cooper SUMMER 5.9 24 746 Ft 
Infinity Ecosis 5.6 43 376 Ft 
Avon ZV7 5.4 30 014 Ft 
Goodride Z-107 ZuperEco XL MFS 5.4 26 699 Ft 
Petlas IMPERIUM PT-515 4.9 25 208 Ft 
Zeetex ZT1000 4.7 26 688 Ft 
Rotalla RU01 4.0 
Minerva F209 4.0 29 028 Ft 4,0 Median 7,6 9,6
4.0 weakest in the group Minerva F209 29 028 Ft −7 095 Ft 9.6 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 36 124 Ft
Minerva F209 29 028 Ft −7 095 Ft 9.6 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 36 124 Ft rank in the group of 42 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (42)
- 1. 9.6 36 124 Ft
- 2. 9.1 32 758 Ft −3 366 Ft
- 3. 9.0 46 916 Ft +10 792 Ft
- 4. 8.9 36 944 Ft +820 Ft
- 4. 8.9 50 251 Ft +14 127 Ft
- 6. 8.8 37 005 Ft +881 Ft
- 7. 8.6 34 327 Ft −1 797 Ft
- 7. 8.6 26 327 Ft −9 797 Ft
- 9. 8.5 32 234 Ft −3 890 Ft
- 10. 8.3 47 820 Ft +11 696 Ft
- 11. 8.2 29 050 Ft −7 074 Ft
- 12. 8.0 24 964 Ft −11 160 Ft
- 12. 8.0 24 163 Ft −11 961 Ft
- 12. 8.0 30 477 Ft −5 647 Ft
- 12. 8.0 24 989 Ft −11 135 Ft
- 12. 8.0 27 045 Ft −9 079 Ft
- 12. 8.0 30 451 Ft −5 673 Ft
- 18. 7.9 29 505 Ft −6 619 Ft
- 18. 7.9 25 507 Ft −10 617 Ft
- 20. 7.7 29 414 Ft −6 710 Ft
- 21. 7.6 24 399 Ft −11 725 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 348 Ft −6 775 Ft
- 22. 7.3 27 374 Ft −8 750 Ft
- 22. 7.3 26 760 Ft −9 364 Ft
- 25. 7.2 25 641 Ft −10 483 Ft
- 26. 7.0 22 466 Ft −13 658 Ft
- 26. 7.0 50 987 Ft +14 863 Ft
- 26. 7.0 25 065 Ft −11 059 Ft
- 29. 6.9 23 672 Ft −12 452 Ft
- 30. 6.8 24 323 Ft −11 801 Ft
- 31. 6.6 33 541 Ft −2 583 Ft
- 32. 6.5 24 509 Ft −11 615 Ft
- 33. 6.2 21 829 Ft −14 295 Ft
- 34. 5.9 24 778 Ft −11 346 Ft
- 34. 5.9 24 746 Ft −11 378 Ft
- 36. 5.6 43 376 Ft +7 252 Ft
- 37. 5.4 30 014 Ft −6 109 Ft
- 37. 5.4 26 699 Ft −9 425 Ft
- 39. 4.9 25 208 Ft −10 916 Ft
- 40. 4.7 26 688 Ft −9 436 Ft
- 41. 4.0
- 41. 4.0 29 028 Ft −7 095 Ft
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-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
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 C A B (70 dB)
C A B (70 dB) Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO (C3)
Season Summer
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Pirelli CINTURATO (C3).
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Goodyear
EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE
7.3
from 37 363 Ft
This tyre
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CINTURATO (C3)
9.6
from 36 124 Ft
Reference tyre
Pirelli
P7 Cinturato
8.0
from 47 274 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 8×
Wins 
3×
3× Top 3 
7×
7× Average placement 2,1
2026
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
36 123,88 Ft
Lowest for the period
33 472,00 Ft
Highest for the period
36 123,88 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.