Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905: 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 Yokohama W drive V905 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 19 tests.
How the Yokohama W drive V905 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 2 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 Yokohama W drive V905 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 19 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.2 | 88.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Yokohama W drive V905
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Yokohama W drive V905 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.8 26 | Avg rank 7.3 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 123 | Avg rank 7.3 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.0 152 | Avg rank 9.0 11 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 2.7 11 | No data | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 241 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 17.0 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 6 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Yokohama W drive V905 |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.3 for the Yokohama W drive V905.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.3 for the Yokohama W drive V905.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 9.0 for the Yokohama W drive V905.
🧊 Ice: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to no data for the Yokohama W drive V905.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 10.5 for the Yokohama W drive V905.
📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 17.0 for the Yokohama W drive V905.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Yokohama W drive V905
The Yokohama W drive V905 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 or Yokohama W drive V905?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama W drive V905.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama W drive V905 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 Yokohama W drive V905.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama W drive V905.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 appears in 19 independent tests, Yokohama W drive V905 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
