Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 93% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Potenza Sport Evo and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings.