Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

21

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

13^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Pirelli's Cinturato Winter 2 consistently excels in wet and ice performance, often ranking top in wet braking and delivering strong wet handling and aquaplaning resistance. It also shows good subjective balance and comfort, with several tests praising steering feel and driveability. Snow results are mixed: it can be competitive in certain snow handling/braking scenarios but frequently sits mid-pack, which, along with average-to-weak rolling resistance and wear in some sizes, limits overall standings. Dry performance is serviceable but not a strength, with repeated mid-to-lower placements in dry handling and braking.
Overall, this tyre's profile is wet/ice-led with occasional snow wins, but inconsistent snow grip, mediocre deep-water aquaplaning in some tests, and higher abrasion/rolling resistance in certain sizes hold it back from consistent podiums. Awards and several top-tier wet metrics bolster its case as a safe wet-winter option, especially in challenging wet/icy conditions.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in ADAC 17" 2024 (34.2 m) and 1st place ice braking (16.1 m)
• Tied 1st wet braking in ADAC 16" 2024 (35.1 m); 4th/55 wet braking in 2024 Autobild shootout (+2.9%)
• 2nd wet handling in 2022 Autobild full test; 1st wet handling in 2025 Autobild (84.4 km/h) and 3rd wet circle (+0.6%)
Subjective Balance and Comfort Moderate Details
• 1st subjective dry handling in 2023 TR test; 1st subjective wet handling and snow handling in 2022 TR test
• Subj. Comfort wins/strong: 1st in 2025 Autobild; 1st Noise in 2022 TR test
Ice and Specific Snow Metrics Moderate Details
• 1st ice braking in ADAC 17" 2024; 2nd ice braking in ADAC 16" 2024 (+4.4%)
• Top-tier snow agility in multiple tests: 1st snow slalom in 2022 Autobild; consistent top-3 snow handling/traction in 2024 AZ (2nd across snow disciplines)
Awards/Overall Results Moderate Details
• Winner 2022 Autobild full winter test (1/22)
• Top quartile finishes: 2024 Auto Zeitung All-Season/Winter (4/10), 2024 Teknikens Värld CE winter (3/17), 2024 Auto Express (4/7)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Performance Moderate Details
• Repeated lower-mid dry handling: 19/22 in 2025 Autobild (+3.3%), 10/12 in 2023 AB Sportscars (+2.8%)
• Dry braking mid-pack: 13/23 in 2024 Autobild (+15.3%), 6/10 in 2025 AMS (+4.4%)
Snow Consistency Moderate Details
• Mid/weak snow braking placements: 16/23 in 2024 Autobild (+3.8%), 14/22 in 2022 Autobild (+3.9%), 7/10 in 2025 AMS (+7%)
• Lower snow handling/traction in AMS 2025 (8/10 handling; low grip noted), and AB Sportscars 2023 mid-field
Aquaplaning (Deep Water) and Rolling Resistance Strong Details
• Curved aquaplaning weaker: 16/22 in 2025 Autobild (+27.3%), 15/23 in 2024 Autobild (+19.6%), 12/15 in 2023 ADAC (+18.2%)
• Rolling resistance/abrasion concerns: 11/12 RR and highest abrasion in ADAC 16" 2024; mid/weak RR in multiple tests (e.g., 15/22 in 2023 Autobild)
Noise/Comfort Variability Minor Details
• Loudest in 2025 AMS (10/10, +3.2% dB); mid-pack noise in several Autobild tests (e.g., 9/23 in 2024)
• Comfort variability: lower subjective comfort in 2025 Die Reifentester (7/8) despite wins elsewhere

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 establishes itself as a wet-weather specialist with exceptional grip talent on damp and rainy roads. It delivers particularly strong performance in wet conditions, pr...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Wet Handling

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