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    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Sava Eskimo HP2 appear in 29 tests, 4 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.

    How the Sava Eskimo HP2 performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 10 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 Sava Eskimo HP2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Sava Eskimo HP2 if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Cinturato Winter 2Sava Eskimo HP2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1910
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.514.4
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.290

    Tire Lab Score

    91.2
    Excellent · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Cinturato Winter 2Sava Eskimo HP2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Avg rank 19.2
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    Avg rank 15.7
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.0
    152
    Avg rank 7.1
    22
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Avg rank 6.0
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.2
    241
    Avg rank 9.6
    2
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.0
    Sava Eskimo HP2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    6
    Avg rank 16.3
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 19.2 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 15.7 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    ❄️ Snow: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    🧊 Ice: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 6.0 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.6 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Sava Eskimo HP2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Sava Eskimo HP2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 16.3 for the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 or Sava Eskimo HP2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sava Eskimo HP2 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 Sava Eskimo HP2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Sava Eskimo HP2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Sava Eskimo HP2 in 10, with 4 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 →