CINTURATO™ (C3)
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CINTURATO™ (C3)

Your choice for safety and durability

DEKRA - Comparative tests on dry and wet braking
CINTURATO™ (C3)
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Why choose CINTURATO™ (C3) tyres for your car

Leading dry braking supported by DEKRA 1 and A-Class wet grip 2
Stop with confidence
Enhanced mileage and balanced efficiency across summer
More miles, more memories
Optimal acoustic comfort for quieter journeys
Comfort you can feel
Efficiency plays a key role in everyday driving
Efficiency, designed responsibly
Supporting electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Technologies for electric and advanced mobility

We don’t just claim it. Others prove it.

DEKRA
DEKRA - Comparative tests on dry and wet braking
Tyre Reviews
Test winner
Teknikens Värld
Test winner
AvD
Test winner
Vi Bilägare
Very good
Tyre Reviews
Test Winner
Die Reifentester
Good

The all-season tyres for your sedan or CUV

CINTURATO™ (C3)

State-of-the-art technologies

CINTURATO™ (C3) is also available with the latest Pirelli technologies

ELECT™

DESIGNED FOR ELECTRIC DRIVING

The mark of a tyre engineered for electrified mobility

Design that makes the difference
New continuous trasversal grooves
Designed to improve wet braking properties and better wet handling response
New grooves' angles​
Designed to lower noise and enhance handling response
Redesigned profile​
The new profile improves pressure distribution, reducing energy dissipation and providing lower rolling resistance and higher mileage
Deeper siping design​
Providing more consistent pattern performance throughout tyre life
Wider central ribs and ​optimised layout​
Enhanced dry handling and lower wear rate for improved mileage
New mobility polymer patented technology and plasticizers​
To guarantee consistent performance in all climate conditions improving wet performance

FAQs

The CINTURATO™ (C3) is the premium summer tyre designed for sedans and CUVs, engineered to provide confidence in safety, durability and comfort throughout the warm season.
The CINTURATO™ (C3) is priced according to size and retailer. To find the right fitment for your vehicle use the size selector and then get a quote from your nearest Pirelli dealer.
CINTURATO™ (C3) tyres are available at Pirelli's network of authorised retailers. Verify the correct size for your vehicle using the size selector and find your nearest point of sale.
Extended mileage is one of the CINTURATO™ (C3)'s core design objectives. Wider central ribs with an optimised layout reduce wear and deliver stable handling on dry surfaces, while the new sipes’ design ensures more consistent pattern performance throughout the tyre's life. A new mobility polymer patented technology combined with new generation plasticisers widens the compound's working range for strong wet performance.
The CINTURATO™ (C3) achieves B rating for external noise3 on the EU label across all sizes in the replacement range. New groove angles are specifically designed to lower noise and enhance handling response, while optimised transversal groove phasing minimises vibrations and sound waves during driving.
The CINTURATO™ (C3) range spans rim diameters from 16″ to 20″, covering a broad selection of premium sedans and CUVs. Use the size selector to check availability for your vehicle.
The CINTURATO™ (C3) achieved the best braking result on dry in a comparative test with top-tier competitors conducted by DEKRA in November 2024 with tyre size 225/50 R17. DEKRA is an independent testing organization with global recognition that rigorously evaluates safety and performance parameters of products through under controlled and real-world conditions.
Alongside independent testing, the latest generation of Pirelli CINTURATO™ tyres is widely recognised in automotive press tests across European markets with numerous podium results and first places. More info on the achievements section.
Yes. Selected sizes of the CINTURATO™ (C3) carry the ELECT™ marking, engineering them specifically for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. On ELECT™ versions, the pattern design limits noise energy, alongside compound and structural optimisations help manage instant torque and higher vehicle weight.
Inflation pressure for the CINTURATO™ (C3) varies by vehicle model and tyre size. The correct values are found in your car's owner's manual or on the tyre pressure label, typically located on the driver's door frame or inside the fuel filler flap. Always check pressures when the tyres are cold for accurate reading.
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