Comparison: Barum Bravuris 5 HM vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Barum (43%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 44% of the Barum Bravuris 5 HM. The first tyre test of Barum Bravuris 5 HM was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Bravuris 5 HM has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has A rating.