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Comparison: Vredestein Ultrac+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Vredestein Ultrac+ was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Ultrac+ and the Cinturato (C3) were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Ultrac+
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Number of tests
4
7
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
8.5
2.7
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
87
31

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
84%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
92%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Wet Braking
Vredestein Ultrac+
84%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
Wet Handling
Vredestein Ultrac+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Vredestein Ultrac+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Vredestein Ultrac+
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
93%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Dry Braking
Vredestein Ultrac+
74%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Dry Handling
Vredestein Ultrac+
88%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
83%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Noise Exterior
Vredestein Ultrac+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
Economy
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
69%
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
76%
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
Rolling Resistance
Vredestein Ultrac+
79%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
66%
Mileage
Vredestein Ultrac+
58%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%

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Tests used in comparison

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

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