Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- TR Score
- 9.3/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 3
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 3
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The Cinturato Winter 2 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry; the Wintrac Pro+ held 1.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
For daily drivers prioritizing safety margins, fuel economy, and longevity in mild-to-wet winters, choose the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. For enthusiasts seeking sharper steering and livelier wet/dry handling in regions with limited snow, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ is the better fit.
Where the Cinturato Winter 2 is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking across shared tests
- Consistently short wet braking with strong aquaplaning safety
- Lower rolling resistance and noticeably better projected wear
Where the Wintrac Pro+ is stronger
- Wet 9/16 Held 1.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests)
- Comfort 3/6
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Cinturato Winter 2 vs Wintrac Pro+ at a glance
| Category | Cinturato Winter 2 | Gap | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 4 | The Cinturato Winter 2 stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 2 |
| Wet16 measurements | 7 | The Wintrac Pro+ held 1.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests) | 9 |
| Snow12 measurements | 6 | The Cinturato Winter 2 stopped 1.1% shorter on snow (4 tests) | 4 |
| Comfort6 measurements | 2 | 3 | |
| Value4 measurements | 3 | The Cinturato Winter 2 had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 1 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.3/10 | The Cinturato Winter 2 by 0.9 | 8.4/10 |
| Owner rating3 and 3 reviews | 80% | The Wintrac Pro+ by 7 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | +23.7% | The Cinturato Winter 2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 41 | 31 sizes made in both | 124 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Cinturato Winter 2 | Field | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| 2025 Autobild Winter Tire Test | P10 of 20 | P13 of 20 | |
| 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! | P9 of 51 | P17 of 51 | |
| 2025 AMS Winter Tire Test | P7 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tire Test | P5 of 7 | P4 of 7 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato Winter 2
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Cinturato Winter 2
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Cinturato Winter 2
Not ahead in any category
Wintrac Pro+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Cinturato Winter 2 80% from 3 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Cinturato Winter 2 | Gap | Wintrac Pro+ | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 144 | 3.6% | 149 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 69.5 | 0.7% | 69 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 125 | 1% | 127 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 46.3 | 0.6% | 45.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 16.7 | 0.7% | 16.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.11 | 1.5% | 12.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 50.2 | 0.5% | 50.1 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 81.2 | 1.9% | 86.2 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 92 | 1.1% | 93 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 543 | 2.7% | 557 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 47.5 | 1.3% | 47 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 12.1 | 1.1% | 12.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9.4 | 2.9% | 9.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 3.5% | scored | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 69.5 | 0.4 dB | 69.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 29,969 | 28.2% | 23,382 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.42 | 1.7% | 8.57 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato Winter 2 scores 9.3 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
| Cinturato Winter 2 | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 65 | Dry | 52 | ||
| 90 | Wet | 87 | ||
| 42 | Comfort | 45 | ||
| 33 | Value | 13 | ||
| 64 | Snow | 56 | ||
| 76 | Ice | 44 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Cinturato Winter 2 | Category | Wintrac Pro+ | ||
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| 8 | Dry Grip | 8.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 6 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.7 | ||
| 9 | Snow Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 7 | Ice Grip | 10 | ||
Owners rate the Cinturato Winter 2 80% from 3 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
- 80%from 3 reviews
- 20,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Cinturato Winter 2 reviewsIt’s the best winter tire I’ve had so far great wet and snow traction also the tire is very quiet (test say otherwise but on my car this tire is quiet) big downfall is the wear of the tire after 1 winter the tires lost almost half of their tread . Last winter was weak so maybe that’s because but I’ve heard that pirelli don’t last that long. Other than that great tire
Vredestein Wintrac Pro+
- 87%from 3 reviews
- 37,500 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Wintrac Pro+ reviewsTires has been perfect on my electric car which is very very (2,5 tonnes). quiet, stabile and long lasting.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 41 sizes of the Cinturato Winter 2 and 124 of the Wintrac Pro+, 31 of them made in both.
| Category | Cinturato Winter 2 | Wintrac Pro+ |
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| Season | Winter | Winter |
| Sizes made | 41 sizes, 16 to 20 inch | 124 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 31 sizes 205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17205/60 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17215/65 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17and 19 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B91%A9% | B68%C32% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C78%B16%D5% | C55%D40%B3%E2% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B84%A16% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 74 of 74 | 137 of 137 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaced | Pirelli Cinturato Winter (2015) | - |
| Replaced by | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 23.7% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two very different winter tires against each other: Pirelli's Cinturato Winter 2, a premium-touring option targeted at everyday drivers, versus Vredestein's Wintrac Pro+, an ultra-high-performance winter tire aimed at sportier cars. Across four shared tests in 17-18-inch sizes, both score well, but they take different routes to winter competence.
The Pirelli consistently impresses in braking, efficiency, and longevity, topping dry braking in all comparable tests and showing strong wet safety with short stops and secure aquaplaning behavior. The Vredestein counters with more engaging subjective feel, higher wet cornering poise in two tests, and balanced all-round dynamics, but it gives up measurable stopping distance on dry roads and often trails the Pirelli in wear and economy. Pricing context matters too: the Pirelli is typically pricier per set, while the Vredestein undercuts it slightly, framing a classic trade-off between hard safety metrics and driving feel/value.
Conclusion
Synthesis across the tests shows a clear pattern: if you prioritize measurable safety margins and ownership costs, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has the edge. It wins all shared dry braking trials, frequently stops shorter in the wet, resists aquaplaning well, and posts notably better predicted wear and lower rolling resistance. Those are high-impact differences in real-world commuting and mixed-weather motorway use.
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ earns its keep with more precise, confidence-inspiring dynamics in both wet and dry handling assessments, plus solid snow traction and comfort scores. However, its longer dry braking and average wear reduce its overall safety/value proposition for many drivers. Choose the Pirelli for safety-first daily driving in mild-to-wet winters and long-mileage value; pick the Vredestein if you want a sportier feel and stronger subjective feedback in changeable conditions, and you're willing to accept some braking and wear compromises.
Cinturato Winter 2 vs Wintrac Pro+: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 or the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ the better tire?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato Winter 2 scores 9.3 and the Wintrac Pro+ 8.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato Winter 2 or the Wintrac Pro+?
The Wintrac Pro+ led 9 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 1.9% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato Winter 2 led 4 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.6% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Cinturato Winter 2 led 6 of the 12 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.1% shorter on snow across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Cinturato Winter 2 had 1.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 6/10 for the Cinturato Winter 2 and 8/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Cinturato Winter 2 and 8.7/10 for the Wintrac Pro+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato Winter 2 80% from 3 reviews and the Wintrac Pro+ 87% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato Winter 2 was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 23.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Cinturato Winter 2 is made in 41 sizes (16 to 20 inch) and the Wintrac Pro+ in 124 (17 to 22 inch). 31 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Cinturato Winter 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wintrac Pro+ B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Wintrac Pro+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2024, the Cinturato Winter 2 in 2021. The Cinturato Winter 2 replaced the Pirelli Cinturato Winter.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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