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    CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    2026 test data · 23 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the CST Medallion Winter WCP1 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 23 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 CST Medallion Winter WCP1 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 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 Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose CST Medallion Winter WCP1 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricCST Medallion Winter WCP1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used419
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank16.17.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score78.991.2

    Tire Lab Score

    78.9
    Good · Winter
    91.2
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryCST Medallion Winter WCP1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 19.7
    1
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    CST Medallion Winter WCP1
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 18.0
    2
    Avg rank 8.0
    152
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 15.7
    1
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 11.3
    1
    Avg rank 7.2
    241
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 14.0
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    6
    CST Medallion Winter WCP1

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 19.7 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    ☀️ Dry: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    ❄️ Snow: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 18.0 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    🧊 Ice: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 15.7 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 11.3 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    📏 Mileage: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 14.0 for the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    🔋 Efficiency: CST Medallion Winter WCP1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, CST Medallion Winter WCP1 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The CST Medallion Winter WCP1 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks better than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the CST Medallion Winter WCP1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    CST Medallion Winter WCP1 appears in 4 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in 19, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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