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    Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 if

    • You prefer the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricMastersteel WINTER Plus W2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used219
    Best rank#16#1
    Avg rank27.37.5
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score79.491.2

    Tire Lab Score

    79.4
    Good · Winter
    91.2
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMastersteel WINTER Plus W2Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 23.0
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 32.5
    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: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 23.0 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    ☀️ Dry: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    ❄️ Snow: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 32.5 for the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🧊 Ice: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    📏 Mileage: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Mastersteel WINTER Plus W2 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 →