GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 21 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial WinterPro2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 2 | 19 |
| Best rank | #3 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.9 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 91.2 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial WinterPro2
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial WinterPro2 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.8 | Avg rank 6.8 26 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Avg rank 7.0 123 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.3 | Avg rank 8.0 152 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 7.2 241 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | 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: GT-Radial WinterPro2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 11.8 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial WinterPro2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 7.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial WinterPro2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 8.3 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial WinterPro2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.2 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial WinterPro2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 7.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial WinterPro2 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 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 GT-Radial WinterPro2 ranks better than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial WinterPro2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial WinterPro2 appears in 2 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 →