As this is currently the only public test data available for the new Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3, I thought it would be useful to share it. But please understand the following:
This test was conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH between February and March 2025 (report number 713367367), testing five premium winter tyres in size 225/45 R17 94V XL. The test was commissioned by Pirelli as part of their final product benchmarking for the Cinturato Winter 3, with the Pirelli tyre compared against the Bridgestone Blizzak 6, Continental WinterContact TS 870, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3, and Michelin Alpin 7. While TÜV SÜD is a fully independent testing organization with a strong reputation for objectivity, it is important to note that this test was requested and paid for by Pirelli.
Please also note, the TÜV SÜD report presents all results as percentages relative to the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3, which is shown in the report as 100% in each category. The report does not include the actual measured values such as stopping distances, lap times, or other raw data. For this review, we have calculated estimated absolute values by applying the percentage differences to assumed baseline figures. These baseline values (such as 35 meters for wet braking or 3 seconds for snow acceleration) are not from the TÜV report and should be treated as illustrative only. The percentage relationships between tyres are accurate as reported by TÜV SÜD, but the absolute values are estimates created for easier comparison.
Now that we've got that out of the way, it looks like a strong start for the new Italian winter tyre!
Dry
Dry Braking
Dry Braking
Spread: 1.80 M (4.6%)|Avg: 40.08 M
Dry braking in meters (Lower is better)
Dry Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tyre
Wet
Wet Braking
Wet Braking
Spread: 2.90 M (8.5%)|Avg: 35.10 M
Wet braking in meters (Lower is better)
Wet Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tyre
Wet Handling
Wet Handling
Spread: 7.30 s (8.6%)|Avg: 88.18 s
Wet handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
85.00 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
85.90 s
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87.70 s
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
90.00 s
Michelin Alpin 7
92.30 s
Straight Aqua
Straight Aqua
Spread: 10.70 Km/H (12.4%)|Avg: 80.18 Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H (Higher is better)
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
86.00 Km/H
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
82.40 Km/H
Continental WinterContact TS 870
79.20 Km/H
Michelin Alpin 7
78.00 Km/H
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
75.30 Km/H
Snow
Snow Braking
Snow Braking
Spread: 1.30 M (7.4%)|Avg: 18.06 M
Snow braking in meters (Lower is better)
Snow Braking: Safety Impact: Best vs Worst Tyre
Snow Traction
Snow Traction
Spread: 0.23 s (7.7%)|Avg: 3.12 s
Snow acceleration time (Lower is better)
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
3.00 s
Continental WinterContact TS 870
3.11 s
Michelin Alpin 7
3.13 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
3.15 s
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
3.23 s
Snow Handling
Snow Handling
Spread: 5.40 s (6.8%)|Avg: 82.28 s
Snow handling time in seconds (Lower is better)
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
80.00 s
Michelin Alpin 7
81.10 s
Continental WinterContact TS 870
81.70 s
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
83.20 s
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
85.40 s
Value
Rolling Resistance
Rolling Resistance
Spread: 1.50 kg / t (22.7%)|Avg: 7.26 kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t (Lower is better)
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
6.60 kg / t
Michelin Alpin 7
6.90 kg / t
Continental WinterContact TS 870
7.20 kg / t
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
7.50 kg / t
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
8.10 kg / t
19,000 km
£1.45/L
8.0 L/100km
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Annual Difference
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Lifetime Savings
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Extra Fuel/Energy
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Extra CO2
Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tyre age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.
