Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Nokian Snowproof 3P
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 finished ahead 2 times and the Snowproof 3P not once. The Cinturato Winter 3 was stronger in dry and wet, the Snowproof 3P in snow, comfort and value.
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato Winter 3
Snowproof 3P
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 97%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Cinturato Winter 3
Snowproof 3P
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.
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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Cinturato Winter 3 | Gap | Snowproof 3P | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Cinturato Winter 3 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 134 | 0.4% | 135 | 1-1 |
| Dry Handling mph | 60.8 | 2.3% | 59.5 | 1-0 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 12.8% | scored | 1-0 |
| Wet Cinturato Winter 3 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 129 | 2.6% | 133 | 1-1 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 107.8 | 1.2% | 109 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling (mph) | 43.2 | 2.7% | 42.1 | 1-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 50.6 | 2.1% | 49.5 | 2-0 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 8 | = | 8 | 0-0 |
| Snow Snowproof 3P ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 65 | 0.8% | 65 | 2-0 |
| Snow Traction s | 5.21 | 1.9% | 5.31 | 1-0 |
| Snow Traction (lbf) | 587 | 0.4% | 589 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling s | 77.79 | 0.6% | 77.3 | 0-1 |
| Snow Handling (mph) | 40.1 | 2.3% | 41.1 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | scored | 1.2% | scored | 0-1 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 13.1 | 3% | 13.5 | 0-1 |
| Comfort Snowproof 3P ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 1.2% | scored | 1-0 |
| Subj. Noise pts | scored | = | scored | 0-0 |
| Noise dB | 63.73 | 1 dB | 62.74 | 0-2 |
| Value Snowproof 3P ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.2 | 4.9% | 7.8 | 0-2 |
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.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
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 3 | Field | Snowproof 3P |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test | P4 of 12 | P7 of 12 | |
| The BEST Winter Tires for 2026/27 | P3 of 9 | P6 of 9 |
Cinturato Winter 3 vs Snowproof 3P: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 or the Nokian Snowproof 3P the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 finished ahead 2 times and the Snowproof 3P not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato Winter 3 scores 9.2 and the Snowproof 3P 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato Winter 3 or the Snowproof 3P?
The Cinturato Winter 3 led 5 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.1% higher speed across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato Winter 3 led 3 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Snowproof 3P led 5 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Snowproof 3P had 4.9% lower rolling resistance (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Snowproof 3P was 1 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 6.4/10 for the Cinturato Winter 3 and 7/10 for the Snowproof 3P.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato Winter 3 77% from 5 reviews and the Snowproof 3P 90% from 1.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato Winter 3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 16.3% 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 3 is made in 36 sizes (16 to 20 inch) and the Snowproof 3P in 50 (17 to 21 inch). 11 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Cinturato Winter 3 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Snowproof 3P B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Snowproof 3P is the newer design: it reached the market in 2026, the Cinturato Winter 3 in 2025. The Cinturato Winter 3 replaced the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.
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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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.