Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appear in 24 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 Nokian WR A4 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 5 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 Nokian WR A4 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 | Nokian WR A4 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 19 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 9.3 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 91.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Nokian WR A4
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nokian WR A4 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.2 | Avg rank 6.8 26 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 22 | Avg rank 7.0 123 | Nokian WR A4 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.8 | 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 7.0 11 | Avg rank 7.2 241 | Nokian WR A4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 4.6 6 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
💧 Wet: Nokian WR A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 10.2 for the Nokian WR A4.
☀️ Dry: Nokian WR A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
❄️ Snow: Nokian WR A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR A4.
🧊 Ice: Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nokian WR A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Nokian WR A4 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.2 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
📏 Mileage: Nokian WR A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 17.0 for the Nokian WR A4.
🔋 Efficiency: Nokian WR A4 vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 12.3 for the Nokian WR A4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nokian WR A4 or Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR A4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4 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 Nokian WR A4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nokian WR A4 appears in 5 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 →
