Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

17

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

13th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 7
2024 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Pirelli finished fourth overall, matching its 2022 position, with strong handling results in both wet and dry conditions where it placed second fastest. Snow handling was competitive, finishing...
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13
of 23
2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 demonstrates good performance in winter conditions, particularly excelling in braking on snow and wet roads. It also offers a quiet ride, enhancing driving comfort. H...
Weak:
Value
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4
of 10
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 displays lively handling and responsive feedback in dry conditions, but it's not as balanced as on wet surfaces. It has commendably low noise levels inside the cabin....
Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Circle, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
Weak:
Dry Handling
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7
of 16
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 achieves a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with good performance on wet and wintery roads but exhibiting some weaknesses on dry surfaces. It lacks precision a...
Strong:
Ice Braking, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
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3
of 17
The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024
Winner: Pirelli Ice Zero 2

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, a Central European non-studded tire, performed similarly to the Michelin Alpin 6. It showed good wet and dry performance, including strong results in the moose test ...
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11
of 12
2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 tire receives mixed ratings for driving safety. It performs adequately on dry roads, earning only a satisfactory rating due to insufficient steering precision and a t...
Strong:
Noise, Ice Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
Weak:
Abrasion, Wear
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4
of 55
2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak 6

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7
of 9
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Safe snow handling, prone to aquaplaning, sluggish in dry conditions.
Strong:
Snow Slalom
Weak:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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6
of 12
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

Good.
Strong:
Snow Traction
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5
of 22
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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9
of 54
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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6
of 13
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was another fun tire to drive, with the best aquaplaning resistance on test, but sadly like the Giti its rolling resistance was amongst the highest of the group. It d...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Price
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12
of 15
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2 tire exhibits clear weaknesses on dry roads, particularly in steering response and driving safety, with tendencies to oversteer and delayed stabilization. However, it...
Strong:
Wet Braking
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of 22
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2022

Exemplary.
Strong:
Snow Slalom, Wet Handling
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5
of 57
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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4
of 9
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

The new Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was the most fun tire to drive in all conditions. It was the winter tire of the group that seemed to focus more on lateral grip than longitudinal grip, and while ...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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7
of 8
2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

The compound has had an update since DOT 2622 which vastly improves the performance of the Cinturato Winter 2, see other tests.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort
Weak:
Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Curved Aquaplaning
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