Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests

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    Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 21 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Arctictrekker WP05Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used219
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.77.5
    Latest test20192025
    Tire Lab Score87.991.2

    Tire Lab Score

    87.9
    Very Good · Winter
    91.2
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Arctictrekker WP05Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 15.3
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 11.7
    Avg rank 8.0
    152
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.5
    Avg rank 7.2
    241
    Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    6
    Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 15.3 for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 11.7 for the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.

    🧊 Ice: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.2 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 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 Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 appears in 2 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in 19.

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