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 Vredestein Wintrac Pro — 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 + 30 road tests and 7 + 31 owner reviews. How we score
Wintrac Pro is ahead, 76–67
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Tests 72 · 30 tests Owners 82 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
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
Wintrac Pro +1877Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 26 tests 56 74 Reviews found online 63 83 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 63.4 = 59
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 82.5 = 77
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79
Wet
Wintrac Pro +887Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 30 tests 81 87 Reviews found online 76 88 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 80.7 + 40% × 75.5 = 79
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 87.8 = 87
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75
Snow
Wintrac Pro +479Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 30 tests 76 78 Reviews found online 73 79 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 73.1 = 75
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 78.4 + 40% × 79.2 = 79
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66
Comfort
Wintrac Pro +672Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 2 tests 64 60 Reviews found online 67 81 Cinturato Winter: 40% × 64.2 + 60% × 67.1 = 66
Wintrac Pro: 40% × 59.7 + 60% × 80.6 = 72
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71
Noise
Cinturato Winter +1160Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 25 tests 74 55 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Cinturato Winter: 60% × 74 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 55.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 60
No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro. 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
Wintrac Pro +1266Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 48 57 Reviews found online 62 80 Cinturato Winter: 60% × 47.7 + 40% × 62.3 = 54
Wintrac Pro: 60% × 56.7 + 40% × 80.4 = 66
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67
Handling (owners)
Wintrac Pro +1481Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Reviews found online 67 81 -
59
Efficiency
Cinturato Winter +1544Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter Wintrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 25 tests 59 44
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 76 |
| Dry | 59 | 77 |
| Wet | 79 | 87 |
| Snow | 75 | 79 |
| Comfort | 66 | 72 |
| Noise | 71 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 66 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 59 | 44 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Cinturato Winter
76
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
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 | Wintrac Pro | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #6/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #5/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 80% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 93% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #25/49 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 97% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #8/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 40% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #23/35 · 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | 96% #4/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #5/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 80% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 50% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% #5/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 40% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 64% #12/16 · 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #6/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 83% #6/10 · 2024 All Season and Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 59% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 90% #4/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #20/20 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | #19/20 2023 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 41% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 61% #7/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #27/49 2021 Winter Tyre Market Overview | #3/10 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test R18 | – | 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 Wintrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High-speed stability and responsive steering feedback
- Strong performance in cold, dry conditions
Cons
- Noticeable increase in fuel consumption/rolling resistance
- Potential for accelerated tread wear if used in warmer temperatures
- Occasional reports of noise or 'squealing' during hard cornering in dry conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter | B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | 119 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Sizes in common | 6 | 6 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
76
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better dry, handling and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 77 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 59 vs 44 on efficiency.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 81 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 66 vs 54 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Tire B · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Which is better in the wet, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 87 vs 79 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 77 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 79 vs 75 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter, 71 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 72 vs 66 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro, 66 vs 54 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Cinturato Winter or Wintrac Pro?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter, 59 vs 44 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