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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 21 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry braking
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry handling - objective
Vredestein Ultrac+
96%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Dry Handling Objective
Vredestein Ultrac+
98%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet braking
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet handling
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%
Wet handling - objective
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Wet Handling Objective
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Ultrac+
97%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
Fuel Consumption
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
Mileage
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
99%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View

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