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    Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    2026 test data · 20 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 20 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 Delinte Winter WD1 performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Delinte Winter WD1 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 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?

    Choose Delinte Winter WD1 if

    • You prioritise wet

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricDelinte Winter WD1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used119
    Best rank#6#1
    Avg rank21.37.5
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score—91.2

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    91.2
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryDelinte Winter WD1Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Delinte Winter WD1
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 30.0
    Avg rank 8.0
    152
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 7.2
    241
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 4.6
    6
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    Tests used in this comparison

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

    💧 Wet: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Delinte Winter WD1 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 6.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.

    ❄️ Snow: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 30.0 for the Delinte Winter WD1.

    🧊 Ice: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.

    📏 Mileage: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Delinte Winter WD1 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Delinte Winter WD1 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Delinte Winter WD1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Delinte Winter WD1 appears in 1 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 →