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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
144,92
in 235/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Your size 235/45 R18 Speed / Load: 98Y XL
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 144,92 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile Rim protection Rim protection
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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 235/45 R18

Porovnané s 28 pneumatikami v tomto rozmere — rovnaká sezóna aj zameranie. Všetky sú v ponuke a majú výsledky z nezávislých testov.

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Táto pneumatika 9,4 144,92 €
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.4 144,92 € Táto pneumatika Falken Ziex ZE320 9.4 121,37 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 9.1 155,37 € Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 9.1 165,46 € Falken AZENIS FK520 9.1 110,89 € Kumho ECSTA HS52 9.0 99,92 € Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 8.9 121,34 € Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 8.9 235,47 € Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.8 161,15 € Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.8 130,97 € Hankook K135 XL 8.8 134,77 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.7 161,15 € Firestone ROADHAWK 2 8.7 117,08 € Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.4 149,44 € Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 8.4 115,82 € Bridgestone T005 8.4 150,16 € Toyo PROXES COMFORT 8.2 116,38 € Bf goodrich Advantage 2 8.2 114,04 € Pirelli CINTURATO P7 8.1 151,80 € Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 8.1 181,70 € Michelin PRIMACY 5 ENERGY 8.0 174,36 € Kumho HS51 ECSTA 7.9 102,80 € Hankook K115 VENTUS PRIME2 7.3 149,98 € Nexen N'BLUE HD 7.1 115,75 € Bridgestone ER33 6.8 184,89 € Continental PREMIUMCONTACT C 6.3 159,62 € Matador HECTORRA 5 6.2 95,32 € RoadX U11 5.2 68,38 €
5,2 medián 8,4 9,4
1. poradie v skupine z 28 porovnávaných
93 % pneumatík je slabších v tejto skupine
+1,0 nad mediánom skupiny medián skupiny 8,4
Zobraziť všetky pneumatiky v rebríčku (28)
  1. 1. 9.4 Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) Táto pneumatika 144,92 €
  2. 1. 9.4 Falken Ziex ZE320 121,37 € −23,55 €
  3. 3. 9.1 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 (P7C2) 155,37 € +10,45 €
  4. 3. 9.1 Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 165,46 € +20,54 €
  5. 3. 9.1 Falken AZENIS FK520 110,89 € −34,03 €
  6. 6. 9.0 Kumho ECSTA HS52 99,92 € −45,00 €
  7. 7. 8.9 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 121,34 € −23,58 €
  8. 7. 8.9 Michelin PRIMACY 4+ 235,47 € +90,55 €
  9. 9. 8.8 Michelin PRIMACY 4 161,15 € +16,23 €
  10. 9. 8.8 Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 130,97 € −13,95 €
  11. 9. 8.8 Hankook K135 XL 134,77 € −10,15 €
  12. 12. 8.7 Michelin PRIMACY 5 161,15 € +16,23 €
  13. 12. 8.7 Firestone ROADHAWK 2 117,08 € −27,84 €
  14. 14. 8.4 Bridgestone TURANZA 6 149,44 € +4,52 €
  15. 14. 8.4 Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 1 115,82 € −29,10 €
  16. 14. 8.4 Bridgestone T005 150,16 € +5,24 €
  17. 17. 8.2 Toyo PROXES COMFORT 116,38 € −28,54 €
  18. 17. 8.2 Bf goodrich Advantage 2 114,04 € −30,88 €
  19. 19. 8.1 Pirelli CINTURATO P7 151,80 € +6,88 €
  20. 19. 8.1 Maxxis VICTRA SPORT 5 VS5 181,70 € +36,78 €
  21. 21. 8.0 Michelin PRIMACY 5 ENERGY 174,36 € +29,44 €
  22. 22. 7.9 Kumho HS51 ECSTA 102,80 € −42,12 €
  23. 23. 7.3 Hankook K115 VENTUS PRIME2 149,98 € +5,06 €
  24. 24. 7.1 Nexen N'BLUE HD 115,75 € −29,17 €
  25. 25. 6.8 Bridgestone ER33 184,89 € +39,97 €
  26. 26. 6.3 Continental PREMIUMCONTACT C 159,62 € +14,70 €
  27. 27. 6.2 Matador HECTORRA 5 95,32 € −49,60 €
  28. 28. 5.2 RoadX U11 68,38 € −76,54 €
Price per 100 km

The tyre's real value for money

145 € ÷ 47 900 km × 100
0,30 € / 100 km

Lowest price in size 235/45 R18 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)Y
Product code4626800
EAN8019227462685
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB (71 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
Comparison

Konkurencia

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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 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
144,92
↗ 5,14 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
137,84
22.6.2026
Highest for the period
144,92
23.9.2026
144,92 137,84 144,92 € 22.6.2026 23.9.2026 22.6.2026: 137,84 € 2.7.2026: 139,20 € 2.9.2026: 140,94 € 3.9.2026: 140,69 € 11.9.2026: 140,35 € 17.9.2026: 140,01 € 23.9.2026: 144,92 €

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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