Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 14 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: Scorpion ICE plus SNOW and Cinturato Winter 2 are level at 71.
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Tests 75 · 18 tests Owners 67 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #7 of 8 in 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 (overall ranking)
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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68
Dry
Cinturato Winter 2 +169Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 69 63 -
74
Wet
Cinturato Winter 2 +983Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 90 Reviews found online 75 74 -
73
Snow
Cinturato Winter 2 +174Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 75 72 -
69
Comfort
Cinturato Winter 2 +170Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 70 62 -
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Noise
No comparison61Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 57 -
70
Treadwear
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW +664Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online 73 60 -
68
Handling
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW +563Why this score
Source Scorpion ICE plus SNOW Cinturato Winter 2 Reviews found online 68 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 71 |
| Dry | 68 | 69 |
| Wet | 74 | 83 |
| Snow | 73 | 74 |
| Comfort | 69 | 70 |
| Noise | – | 61 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 64 |
| Handling | 68 | 63 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW
71
/ 100
Cinturato Winter 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW | Cinturato Winter 2 | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/8 · 2011 Auto Bild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | 14% #7/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | +10.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Scorpion ICE plus SNOW
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence on severe ice and snow-covered roads
- Outstanding longevity and high mileage capabilities over multiple winter seasons
- Reliable performance for heavy vehicles and towing applications
Cons
- Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users under certain driving conditions
- Subpar performance and grip in deep mud off-road
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 Scorpion ICE plus SNOW | B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 41 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW
71
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Too close to call: Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW and Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW is stronger on treadwear and handling. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is stronger on wet.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 83 vs 74 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 70 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 68 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.