Pirelli Cinturato Winter - Test Results

Test Statistics

18

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

27^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter delivers a mixed profile with standout snow and aquaplaning security but inconsistent wet and dry on-road performance. It has several strong showings and podiums in large-field tests (e.g., 3rd/14 AZ 2016, 3rd/8 AE 2016, 5/20 and 6/43 in Auto Bild 2016, 7/52 in AB 2018 braking shootout, 2/16 ADAC 2019), indicating competitive potential. However, average finishing position of 8.2 across 18 tests and multiple lower-mid results in 2018-2021 reflect variability across sizes and conditions.
Snow traction/handling and aquaplaning are recurring strengths, while wet braking and dry handling/braking frequently trail the leaders. Rolling resistance, wear/value, and pricing are also weak in several tests, dragging down overall value. Overall, it suits users prioritizing winter traction and hydroplaning resistance over shortest wet/dry stopping distances and efficiency.

Performance Strengths

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 1st place snow traction in 2021 AMS
• Snow braking 3rd/22 and snow handling 3rd/22 in 2018 Auto Bild
• Subj. snow handling 4th/14 and snow traction 4th/14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Snow braking 4th/10 in 2021 AMS (+0.6% from best)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• Straight aquaplaning 1st/10 and curved aquaplaning 2nd/10 in 2021 AMS
• Straight aquaplaning 2nd/11 in 2018 AMS
• Straight aquaplaning 4th/14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Overall Competitiveness in Large-Field Tests Moderate Details
• 3rd/14 in 2016 Auto Zeitung (top three mention)
• 3rd/8 in 2016 Auto Express
• 5th/20 and 6th/43 in 2016 AutoBild tests
• 7th/52 in 2018 AutoBild 51-tyre braking shootout
• 2nd/16 in 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15
Wet Handling (balance, not braking) Minor Details
• Wet handling 2nd/22 (+0.4% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild
• Wet handling 4th/11 in 2018 AMS
• Wet handling 8th/10 in 2021 AMS despite very weak wet braking

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking Performance Strong Details
• 10th/10 (+18.8% from best) in 2021 AMS
• 25th/49 (+16.2% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild market overview
• 8th/14 (+11.8% from best) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• 8th/22 (+4.7% from best) in 2018 Auto Bild
Dry Handling/Braking Strong Details
• Dry handling last 10th/10 (+3% from best) and dry braking 6th/10 in 2021 AMS
• Dry handling 11th/11 (+4%) and dry braking 8th/11 (+7.4%) in 2018 AMS
• Dry braking 9th/14 (+5.5%) and subj. dry handling 12th/14 in 2020 Auto Zeitung
• Dry handling 19th/22 (+4.3%) and dry braking 13th/22 (+15.7%) in 2018 Auto Bild
Efficiency and Value (Rolling Resistance, Wear, Price) Strong Details
• Rolling resistance 19th/22 (+27.6%) and wear 21st/21 (poor) with value 21st/21 in 2018 Auto Bild
• Rolling resistance 9th/11 (+23.1%) in 2018 AMS
• Price worst 10th/10 (+69.3%) in 2021 AMS
• Rolling resistance 9th/14 (+10.2%) in 2020 Auto Zeitung
Result Variability Across Sizes/Years Moderate Details
• High results: 2nd/16 ADAC 2019; 3rd/14 AZ 2016; 3rd/8 AE 2016
• Low results: 14th/16 ADAC 2018; 11th/12 ADAC 2018; 11th/12 ACE 2018; 27th/49 AB 2021 overview

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

Strong:
Snow Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

Weak:
Dry Handling, Price, Wet Braking

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