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    Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    2026 test data · 15 independent tests

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    Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 and Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato C3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Rotalla RU01 S Pace still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato C3 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Rotalla RU01 S Pace if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Cinturato C3Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used87
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.916.0
    Latest test20262023
    Tire Lab Score92.187.2

    Tire Lab Score

    92.1
    Excellent · Summer
    87.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Cinturato C3Rotalla RU01 S PaceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    1103
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.3
    541
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.7
    611
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.3
    Avg rank 10.0
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    12
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to 10.0 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato C3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato C3 or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 ranks better than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 shows better mileage performance than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Cinturato C3 appears in 8 independent tests, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →