Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). 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 95% compared to 81% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Turanza 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (76%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings.