Tests 66 · 5 tests Owners 68 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 5 + 19 road tests and 7 + 3 owner reviews. How we score
Cinturato Winter 2 is ahead, 72–67
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Tests 76 · 19 tests Owners 67 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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59
Dry
Cinturato Winter 2 +1170Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 14 tests 56 73 Reviews found online 63 66 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 63.4 = 59
Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 66.4 = 70
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79
Wet
Cinturato Winter 2 +584Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 19 tests 81 92 Reviews found online 76 73 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 80.7 + 40% × 75.5 = 79
Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 91.6 + 40% × 73 = 84
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75
Snow
Cinturato Winter +174Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 19 tests 76 76 Reviews found online 73 71 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 73.1 = 75
Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 71.1 = 74
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66
Comfort
Cinturato Winter 2 +268Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests 64 75 Reviews found online 67 64 Cinturato Winter: 40% × 64.2 + 60% × 67.1 = 66
Cinturato Winter 2: 40% × 75 + 60% × 63.8 = 68
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71
Noise
Cinturato Winter +467Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 12 tests 74 67 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Cinturato Winter: 60% × 74 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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54
Treadwear
Cinturato Winter 2 +963Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 7 tests 48 68 Reviews found online 62 57 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 47.7 + 40% × 62.3 = 54
Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 67.7 + 40% × 56.9 = 63
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67
Handling (owners)
Level67Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Reviews found online 67 67 -
59
Efficiency
Cinturato Winter +356Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 12 tests 59 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 72 |
| Dry | 59 | 70 |
| Wet | 79 | 84 |
| Snow | 75 | 74 |
| Comfort | 66 | 68 |
| Noise | 71 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 67 |
| Efficiency | 59 | 56 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Cinturato Winter
72
/ 100
Cinturato Winter 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato Winter | Cinturato Winter 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #6/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 93% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #25/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 94% #7/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 40% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 91% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #23/35 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 94% #19/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #5/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #8/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 80% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 94% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 50% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 70% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #5/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 40% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 91% #7/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #6/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 80% #8/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 59% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 87% #5/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #20/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #18/20 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 41% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 57% #16/20 · 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #27/49 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | #9/51 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato Winter
Pros
- Amazing snow and ice grip
- Strong and reliable wet weather performance
- Good initial noise levels and overall ride comfort
Cons
- Average to deteriorating dry grip and emergency braking performance
- Increases significantly in noise as the tire ages
- Soft sidewalls affect handling precision
Tire B Cinturato Winter 2
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in wet and snowy conditions
- Strong braking performance on dry surfaces
- High level of subjective road feedback and handling security
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and concerns regarding overall tire longevity
- Less precise handling and feedback compared to sportier winter tires
- Increased road noise and fuel consumption noted by some users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter | B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | 41 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
72
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 70 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 63 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 84 vs 79 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 71 vs 67 on noise.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Which is better in the wet, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 70 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 74 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter, 71 vs 67 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 63 vs 54 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Cinturato Winter or Cinturato Winter 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter, 59 vs 56 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology