Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 82 · 19 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 2 tests
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Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive has a Relative Score of 76 out of 100 among all-weather tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 1 times. Testers rate it best for wet (75) and weakest for snow (67). 19 owner reviews rate it 82 out of 100. 100% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
82/100From 19 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from drivers across various regions, particularly praised for its exceptional wet weather performance, confident snow traction, and surprisingly quiet, comfortable ride. While most users find them to be outstanding year-round performers, a minority note specific trade-offs such as reduced EV range or rapid treadwear in extremely hot climates.
Pros
- Exceptional wet traction and handling in heavy rain and standing water
- Strong performance in light-to-moderate snow and ice conditions
- Significantly reduced road noise compared to stock or previous tires
- Smooth, comfortable ride quality and reliable dry handling
Cons
- Not a true replacement for dedicated winter tires like Blizzaks in severe winter regions
- Soft rubber compound can lead to rapid wear or durability issues in hot southern climates
- Can negatively impact vehicle range on electric vehicles due to increased rolling resistance
Worth knowing
- Users with electric vehicles (such as the Kia Niro EV and unnamed EVs) reported confident winter handling and instant torque grip, though one noted a noticeable reduction in driving range.
- Drivers of sedans and hatchbacks like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and VW GTI highlighted a noticeably quieter and smoother highway ride compared to factory-equipped tires.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Car and Driver All Weather tire Test · 225/45 R18
1st of 5
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Circle | 5th of 5 |
Source: Car and Driver
2024 TireRack All Season and Weather tire Test · 215/55 R17
5th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 5th of 11 |
Source: Tire Rack
Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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