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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Pirelli (85%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 97% of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3). Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings. We also know where UltraContact NXT is made - Portugal.

Test Profile

Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
3
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
1.3
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
23
31

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Continental UltraContact NXT
80%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Wet Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Wet Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental UltraContact NXT
71%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
69%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Dry Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Dry Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Noise Exterior
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Economy
Confidence
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Rolling Resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
66%
Mileage
Continental UltraContact NXT
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View

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