Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 67 · 3 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 22 tests
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The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in wet and snowy conditions while providing a secure, planted feel. While users appreciate its safety and traction, there are notable concerns regarding its longevity and tread wear, as well as a shift toward a softer, touring-oriented handling profile compared to its predecessors.
Owners rate it 8.1 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
67/100From 3 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire that excels in wet and snowy conditions while providing a secure, planted feel. While users appreciate its safety and traction, there are notable concerns regarding its longevity and tread wear, as well as a shift toward a softer, touring-oriented handling profile compared to its predecessors.
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
- Comfortable touring-oriented ride quality
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
- Softer sidewall feel which may not suit performance-oriented driving
Worth knowing
- Users transitioning from the sportier Sottozero 3 noted a significant shift toward a touring-focused, less direct handling experience.
- The tire's performance is highly regarded for drivers seeking a balanced, safe option for cold, rainy, and occasional mountain winter conditions.
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22 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 7th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18
9th of 51
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 51 | |
| Snow Braking | 22nd of 51 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 AMS Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2025 Die Reifentester Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2nd of 7 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
10th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
2024 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2024 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 20 | |
| Noise | 9th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 18th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 All Season and Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Circle | 2nd of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
7th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 16 | |
| Wear | 9th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2nd of 16 |
Source: ADAC
The Best Studded / Friction Winter tires for 2024 · 225/50 R17
8th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 12 | |
| Ice Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 12 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 12 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 12 | |
| Wear | 11th of 12 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 9th of 12 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 12 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2nd of 12 |
Source: ADAC
2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 55 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Teknikens Värld Big Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Teknikens Värld
2023 Sport Auto Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 9 | |
| Noise | 7th of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 1st of 9 |
Source: Sport Auto
2023 Sports Cars Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
6th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 225/45 R18
5th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 20 | |
| Noise | 14th of 20 | |
| Value | 16th of 20 | |
| Wear | 9th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 10th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18
9th of 54
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 54 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 54 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
12th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 15 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 15 | |
| Noise | 7th of 15 | |
| Value | 11th of 15 | |
| Wear | 7th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 15 |
Source: ADAC
2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 4th of 8 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Exterior Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 3rd of 8 |
Source: Autožurnal
2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 12th of 20 | |
| Value | 8th of 20 | |
| Price | 15th of 20 | |
| Wear | 5th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
5th of 56
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 56 | |
| Snow Braking | 18th of 56 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 | |
| Price | 6th of 8 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
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