Pirelli Premium CINTURATO (C3)
tested in R18 Which sizes it's made in
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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.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Varianty pneumatiky (1)
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B Price from 137,54 € 
Reinforced profile 
Rim protection Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 8019227454321
Current prices for size 215/50 R18.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Cinturato C3 evaluated
tested in R18 
Wet 94 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 92 what it consists of Dry (2)
Economy 52 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 62 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) stands in size 215/50 R18
Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 9.4 137,54 € This tyre 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 9.1 144,72 € 
Michelin PRIMACY 4 9.0 153,51 € 
Michelin PRIMACY 5 8.8 143,33 € 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.7 145,55 € 
Continental ULTRACONTACT NXT 8.6 163,87 € 
Bridgestone TURANZA 6 8.3 143,16 € 
Falken AZENIS FK520 8.2 118,40 € 
Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.1 105,98 € 
Dunlop BLUE RESPONSE TG 8.0 141,16 € 
Firestone ROADHAWK 2 7.8 120,13 € 
Nokian Tyres POWERPROOF 2 7.7 135,08 € 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 116,80 € 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 123,17 € 
Maxxis PREMITRA 5 HP5 7.3 89,62 € 
Kleber DYNAXER HP5 SUV FSL 5.4 115,04 € 
Radar RPX-800 4.3 47,84 € 
Rotalla RU01 4.0 74,25 € Rotalla RU01 74,25 € −63,29 € 9.4 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) 137,54 € Show all tyres in the ranking (18)
- 1. 9.4 137,54 €
- 2. 9.1 144,72 € +7,18 €
- 3. 9.0 153,51 € +15,97 €
- 4. 8.8 143,33 € +5,79 €
- 5. 8.7 145,55 € +8,01 €
- 6. 8.6 163,87 € +26,33 €
- 7. 8.3 143,16 € +5,62 €
- 8. 8.2 118,40 € −19,14 €
- 9. 8.1 105,98 € −31,56 €
- 10. 8.0 141,16 € +3,62 €
- 11. 7.8 120,13 € −17,41 €
- 12. 7.7 135,08 € −2,46 €
- 13. 7.6 116,80 € −20,74 €
- 14. 7.3 123,17 € −14,37 €
- 14. 7.3 89,62 € −47,92 €
- 16. 5.4 115,04 € −22,50 €
- 17. 4.3 47,84 € −89,70 €
- 18. 4.0 74,25 € −63,29 €
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/50 R18 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Of the tyres compared, Pirelli CINTURATO (C3) has the lowest cost per 100 km.
Technical information
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.
C A B (71 dB) Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Which tests it appeared in
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/50 R18.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
<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>
<p>Good value. I needed four new tires immediately, and bought these. For the price, they are good.</p>
<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>
<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>
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.