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Comparison: Falken ZIEX ZE320 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Falken (75%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 77% of the Falken ZIEX ZE320. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the ZIEX ZE320 and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ZIEX ZE320 is made - Turkey.

Test Profile

Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
7
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.6
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
59
31

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Wet Braking
Falken ZIEX ZE320
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Wet Handling
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
90%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Dry Braking
Falken ZIEX ZE320
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Dry Handling
Falken ZIEX ZE320
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Noise Exterior
Falken ZIEX ZE320
87%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Economy
Confidence
Falken ZIEX ZE320
64%
Falken
ZIEX ZE320
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Rolling Resistance
Falken ZIEX ZE320
66%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
66%
Mileage
Falken ZIEX ZE320
62%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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