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    Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests

    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 5 tests.

    How the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 if

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

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Cinturato WinterPirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used519
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.57.5
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score8091.2

    Tire Lab Score

    80
    Very Good · Winter
    91.2
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Cinturato WinterPirelli Cinturato Winter 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.3
    2
    Avg rank 6.8
    26
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 10.6
    Avg rank 7.0
    123
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.5
    2
    Avg rank 8.0
    152
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 2.7
    11
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 8.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.2
    241
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 20.0
    Avg rank 7.5
    1
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    6
    Pirelli Cinturato Winter

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 10.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.

    ❄️ Snow: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    🧊 Ice: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 Pirelli Cinturato Winter.

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

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 20.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

    The Pirelli Cinturato Winter wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire lasts longer?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Cinturato Winter 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 →