Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
- TR Score
- 6.0/10
- Owners say
- 62% · 16
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 6
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive finished ahead 3 times and the WeatherPeak not once. The WeatherPeak stopped 10.8% shorter on snow; the Cinturato WeatherActive stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive for mixed climates, frequent rain, and drivers who value crisp steering and short stops year-round. Choose Bridgestone WeatherPeak for snow-dominant regions or drivers prioritizing maximum snow braking/handling with a quieter, softer ride, accepting weaker dry/wet performance.
Where the WeatherPeak is stronger
- Class-leading snow capability (shorter snow braking, quicker snow handling)
- Very quiet, comfortable ride for daily use
- Confident straight-line winter braking vs. peers
Where the Cinturato WeatherActive is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking distances
- Responsive, natural steering and balanced handling
- Strong wet performance including handling and lateral grip
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
WeatherPeak vs Cinturato WeatherActive at a glance
| Category | WeatherPeak | Gap | Cinturato WeatherActive |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 1 | The Cinturato WeatherActive stopped 7.3% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 5 |
| Wet12 measurements | 3 | The Cinturato WeatherActive stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 9 |
| Snow12 measurements | 11 | The WeatherPeak stopped 10.8% shorter on snow (3 tests) | 1 |
| Ice3 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato WeatherActive stopped 7.9% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 3 |
| Comfort2 measurements | 0 | 2 | |
| Value1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 6.0/10 | The Cinturato WeatherActive by 2.1 | 8.1/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 6 reviews | 62% | The Cinturato WeatherActive by 24 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 30% | The Cinturato WeatherActive by 70 points | 100% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato WeatherActive was dearer in 1 of 2 | +4.2% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre 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 3 tests in 2025
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | WeatherPeak | Field | Cinturato WeatherActive |
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| The BEST All Weather Tyres for 2026/27 | P8 of 8 | P6 of 8 | |
| 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | P11 of 11 | P5 of 11 | |
| 2025 Car and Driver All Weather Tyre Test | P3 of 5 | P1 of 5 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
WeatherPeak
Cinturato WeatherActive
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 11 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
WeatherPeak
Cinturato WeatherActive
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
WeatherPeak
Not ahead in any category
Cinturato WeatherActive
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the WeatherPeak 62% from 16 reviews and the Cinturato WeatherActive 86% from 6. 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 tyres 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 | WeatherPeak | Gap | Cinturato WeatherActive | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 44.06 | 7.3% | 40.84 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 54.78 | 1% | 54.49 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 7.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 46.38 | 8.1% | 42.41 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 49.46 | 3% | 47.92 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 15.1% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.7 | 1.4% | 0.71 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 13.46 | 2.4% | 13.79 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 74.4 | 4.8% | 71.01 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 2.74 | 10% | 2.49 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 20.57 | 10.8% | 22.98 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.82 | 0.5% | 5.9 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 75.93 | 6.6% | 81.23 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 17.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.29 | 11.5% | 0.26 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.34 | 9.8% | 0.31 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.34 | 7.9% | 10.08 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 6.23 | 1.4% | 6.14 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.7 | 1.6 dB | 71.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.1 | 2.3% | 8.89 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WeatherPeak scores 6 and the Cinturato WeatherActive 8.1 out of 10.
| WeatherPeak | Category | Cinturato WeatherActive | ||
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| 0 | Dry | 50 | ||
| 29 | Wet | 57 | ||
| 64 | Comfort | 100 | ||
| 82 | Value | 27 | ||
| 100 | Snow | 29 | ||
| 50 | Ice | 83 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| WeatherPeak | Category | Cinturato WeatherActive | ||
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| 7.6 | Dry Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 7.1 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 5.2 | Road Feedback | 7.8 | ||
| 6.5 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 4.3 | Wear | 9.3 | ||
| 7.8 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7 | Ice Grip | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the WeatherPeak 62% from 16 reviews and the Cinturato WeatherActive 86% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
- 62%from 16 reviews
- 30%would buy again
- 495,951 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Bridgestone WeatherPeak tyre performs strongly in winter conditions, with multiple reviewers praising confident snow/ice traction and dependable braking, and several also noting solid wet-weather grip and generally low noise. Experiences are more mixed on-road feel, with recurring comments about mushy steering/poor straight-line tracking (especially on grooved pavement) and only average dry performance. Tread life is a frequent concern, with several owners reporting faster-than-expected wear and earlier replacement than anticipated.
- Strong snow/ice traction and winter confidence
- Good wet traction/braking
- Generally low road noise/quiet ride
- Faster-than-expected treadwear/shorter lifespan
- Mushy or vague steering and handling (poor tracking/tramlining on grooves)
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 16 WeatherPeak reviewsLow noise, decent snow traction. Just OK dry traction. Less than ideal MPG. Wearing quickly at just 20k I might get 35k miles out of them on my Odyssey. Good in the rain. Would not buy again just based on expected life span.
Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
- 86%from 6 reviews
- 100%would buy again
- 31,437 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers rate the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive very highly overall, most often praising its standout wet-weather grip and confidence-inspiring handling. Reviews also consistently highlight strong winter capability for an all-weather tyre, with reassuring traction in snow and notably good performance on ice for several users. Many owners mention a smooth, comfortable and relatively quiet ride compared with their previous or stock tyres, making it a well-rounded year-round choice.
- excellent wet grip and braking
- confidence and stability in rain with good hydroplaning resistance
- strong snow and ice traction for an all-weather tyre
- comfortable, smooth ride quality
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 6 Cinturato WeatherActive reviewsI've run all seasons (general), winter (kumho) on this specific vehicle as a daily (2013 civic), these tires are by far the grippiest in the wet. Dry grip and handling I find pretty good too. The only draw back, is the tire is noisy over sharp bumps, sounds like something loose in the front end, noticeable on the first drive, amd after 10k km, it's the same. I tried playing around pressures, no change.
Living in pacific north west, I will by again even if just for the wet grip. Prices were very reasonable too.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | WeatherPeak | Cinturato WeatherActive |
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| Season | All Weather | All Weather |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone UltraWeather | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato WeatherActive was the dearer tyre in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 4.2% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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 premium all-weather touring tyres aimed at year-round daily driving: Bridgestone's WeatherPeak and Pirelli's Cinturato WeatherActive. Both target commuter comfort with four-season security, but they take different paths to get there. The Bridgestone leans into winter assurance, while the Pirelli chases balanced performance with sharper manners in the dry and wet.
Across two recent comparative tests, the Pirelli consistently ran shorter dry and wet stops and turned quicker laps, while the Bridgestone repeatedly pulled ahead once the surface turned white, topping snow categories. If you prioritize warm-weather control and confidence in rain, the Pirelli's edge is clear; if snow composure is non-negotiable, the Bridgestone makes a strong case.
Conclusion
The data shows a clear pattern: Pirelli's Cinturato WeatherActive is the more complete all-rounder, winning both tests and leading every dry and wet metric by meaningful margins (e.g., up to ~15% shorter wet stops and ~9% shorter dry stops). Steering precision and ride refinement further support its everyday usability without sacrificing winter adequacy.
Bridgestone's WeatherPeak is the snow specialist. It repeatedly delivered shorter snow braking, stronger traction, and faster snow handling, while also being notably quiet and cushioned. The tradeoff is tangible: longer dry/wet braking distances and less stable limit behavior. If your winters are frequent and severe, the Bridgestone's snow confidence outweighs its warm-weather compromises; otherwise, the Pirelli's year-round balance and value win. Practical takeaway: pick WeatherPeak for snow-dominant climates, WeatherActive for most drivers most of the time.
WeatherPeak vs Cinturato WeatherActive: your questions
Is the Bridgestone WeatherPeak or the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive finished ahead 3 times and the WeatherPeak not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the WeatherPeak scores 6 and the Cinturato WeatherActive 8.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the WeatherPeak or the Cinturato WeatherActive?
The Cinturato WeatherActive led 9 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 8.1% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato WeatherActive led 5 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.3% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The WeatherPeak led 11 of the 12 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.8% shorter on snow across 3 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.8/10 for the WeatherPeak and 8.5/10 for the Cinturato WeatherActive.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the WeatherPeak 62% from 16 reviews and the Cinturato WeatherActive 86% from 6. 30% of WeatherPeak owners would buy it again, against 100% for the Cinturato WeatherActive.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato WeatherActive was the dearer tyre in 1 of them, by 4.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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