Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

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    Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+: 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 Sportiva Super Z+ appear in 9 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, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Sportiva Super Z+ performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Sportiva Super Z+ are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Sportiva Super Z+'s brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Cinturato C3Sportiva Super Z+
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used81
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank4.929.2
    Latest test20262023
    Tire Lab Score92.1

    Tire Lab Score

    92.1
    Excellent · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Cinturato C3Sportiva Super Z+Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.4
    1103
    Avg rank 38.0
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.3
    541
    Avg rank 25.0
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.7
    611
    No data
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 9.3
    No data
    Pirelli Cinturato C3
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    12
    No data
    Pirelli Cinturato C3

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 38.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 25.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 9.3, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato C3 vs Sportiva Super Z+

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato C3 or Sportiva Super Z+?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 ranks higher on average than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato C3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sportiva Super Z+ 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 Sportiva Super Z+.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 shows better mileage performance than the Sportiva Super Z+.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Cinturato C3 appears in 8 independent tests, Sportiva Super Z+ in 1.

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