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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. Sentury Qirin 990 (2026)

Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
VS
Sentury Qirin 990
SenturySentury

Qirin 990

1.4
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Sentury). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Sentury (14%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 14% of the Sentury Qirin 990. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Sentury Qirin 990 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2026 245/45 R19 test, where both the Cinturato (C3) and the Qirin 990 were tested.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Sentury
Qirin 990
Number of tests
7
1
Best position
#1
#42
Average position
2.7
42.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
31
113

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
88%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
94%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
84%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
82%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
75%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2026245/45 R19View

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