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    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    2026 test data · 21 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1: 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 Tigar Winter 1 appear in 21 tests, 2 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.

    How the Tigar Winter 1 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Tigar Winter 1 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Tigar Winter 1 if

    • You prefer the Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Cinturato Winter 2Tigar Winter 1
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used192
    Best rank#1#14
    Avg rank7.531.9
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.2—

    Tire Lab Score

    91.2
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Cinturato Winter 2Tigar Winter 1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Avg rank 37.0
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    		No data
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.0
    152
    		No data
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    		No data
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.2
    241
    		No data
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    		No data
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    6
    		No data
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ❄️ Snow: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🧊 Ice: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 or Tigar Winter 1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Tigar Winter 1 in 2, with 2 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 →