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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)Premium
PirelliPirelli

P Zero (PZ5)

8.8
R13 – R23
VS
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
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Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
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Both of the tyres in this comparison are made by Pirelli, which is a brand from Italy. In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 88% of the Pirelli P Zero (PZ5). When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Pirelli P Zero (PZ5) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero (PZ5)
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
3
7
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.0
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
76
31

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
98%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
96%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
96%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
100%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
80%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
93%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
80%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero (PZ5)
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%

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