The Pirelli Cinturato Winter is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with directional tread, designed for Passenger cars.
The tire replaced the Pirelli Winter Snow Control 3.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
90.86%
Wet performance
93.42%
Aquaplaning
96.18%
Snow performance
96.11%
Noise
98.9%
Rolling resistance
84.74%
2020 Auto Zeitung Pirelli Cinturato Winter Test
In 2020 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the Pirelli at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 13 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km/h | 9 | 48.3m | +2.5m | 94.82% | |
| Subj. Dry handling | 12-13 | 4 points | -6 points | 40% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 8 | 56.9m | +6m | 89.45% | |
| Subj. Wet handling | 8 | 4 points | -6 points | 40% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 82km/h | -3.2km/h | 96.09% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 9 | 26.3m | +0.6m | 97.71% | |
| Subj. Snow handling | 4-5 | 8 points | -2 point | 80% | |
| Snow traction | 4 | 2.170 Newton | -0.023 Newton | 98.94% | |
| Rolling resistance | 9 | 8.88kg/t | +0.82kg/t. | 90.76% | |
| Comfort | 11-12 | 5 points | -5 points | 50% |
2018 AMS Pirelli Cinturato Winter test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested the Pirelli Cinturato Winter at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with ten similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 8-9 | 44.9m | +3.1m | 93.09% | |
| Dry handling | 11 | 113km/h | -4.7km/h | 95.84% | |
| Wet braking | 4 | 32.5m | +1.1m | 96.61% | |
| Wet handling | 4-5 | 72km/h | -2.5km/h | 96.53% | |
| Straight aqua | 2 | 80.8km/h | -2.9km/h | 96.41% | |
| Snow braking | 4 | 26.5m | +1.1m | 95.85% | |
| Snow handling | 6 | 55.6km/h | -1.7km/h | 96.94% | |
| Rolling resistance | 9 | 9.6kg/t | +1.8kg/t | 81.25% | |
| Noise | 3 | 71.5dB | +0.3dB | 99.58% |
2018 Auto Bild Pirelli Cinturato Winter Test
Test by the German magazine Auto Bild in 2018. The experts have tested the tire at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 19 similar Touring and Premium Touring winter tires. Also they included into the test reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 11 | 45.7m | +1.9m | 95.84% | |
| Dry handling | 17 | 105.2km/h | -2.4km/h | 97.71% | |
| Wet braking | 7-9 | 35.9m | +1.6m | 95.54% | |
| Wet handling | 2 | 72.5km/h | -0.3km/h | 99.58% | |
| Straight aqua | 5-6 | 83.5km/h | -4.8km/h | 94.25% | |
| Snow braking | 3-4 | 27.4m | +0.4m | 98.54% | |
| Snow handling | 3 | 52.6km/h | -0.2km/h | 99.62% | |
| Rolling resistance | 17 | 8.88kg/t | +1.92kg/t | 78.38% | |
| Noise | 3-5 | 65.6dB | +0.8dB | 98.78% | |
| Wear resistance | 20 | 28800km | -43650km | 34% |
2016 Auto Zeitung Pirelli Cinturato Winter Test
Test by the German publication Auto Zeitung in 2016. The experts have tested the Pirelli at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 12 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test Michelin CrossClimate as All Season tire to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km | 11 | 45.7m | +2.2m | 95.18% | |
| Dry handling | 12 | 110.2sec | +1.3sec | 98.82% | |
| Dry lateral handling | 13 | 59.7km/h | -3.7km/h | 93.8% | |
| Wet braking at 100km/h | 2 | 59.7m | +1.8m | 96.98% | |
| Wet handling | 2 | 88.2sec | +0.7sec | 99.2% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 2-3 | 12.4sec | +0.1sec | 99.19% | |
| Straight aqua | 4 | 79.9km/h | -0.9km/h | 98.87% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 5-9 | 24.4m | +0.2m | 99.18% | |
| Snow handling | 3-4 | 74.4sec | +0.4sec | 99.46% | |
| Snow traction | 7-8 | 2.685 Newton | -0.08 Newton | 97.02% | |
| Rolling resistance | 11 | 9.54kg/t | +1.48kg/t | 84.48% | |
| Noise | 8-13 | 72dB | +2dB | 97.22% |
2016 Auto Bild Pirelli Cinturato Winter Test
In 2016 experts of the German magazine Auto Bild have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 19 similar winter tires. Also they added into the test set of the reference summer tires to compare results.
| # | Test | Place | Result | Difference | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking at 100km | 4 | 45.1m | +0.5m | 98.89% | |
| Dry handling | 19 | 112.2km/h | -1.8km/h | 98.39% | |
| Wet braking at 80km/h | 7 | 36.2m | +2m | 94.47% | |
| Wet handling | 3 | 72.2km/h | -0.8km/h | 98.89% | |
| Wet lateral handling | 3-5 | 12.8sec | +0.2sec | 98.43% | |
| Straight aqua | 2-3 | 81km/h | -3.8km/h | 95.3% | |
| Lateral aqua | 5-6 | 3.94m/s2 | -0.37m/s2 | 90.6% | |
| Snow braking at 50km/h | 12-14 | 26.4m | +1.4m | 94.69% | |
| Snow handling | 5-6 | 57.9km/h | -0.9km/h | 98.44% | |
| Snow lateral handling | 9 | 3.53m/s2 | -0.17m/s2 | 95.18% | |
| Snow traction | 18 | 2372 Newton | -172 Newton | 92.75% | |
| Rolling resistance | 12 | 8.97kg/t | +1kg/t | 88.85% | |
| Noise | 1 | 71.9dB | -0.1dB | 100% |
Overall Pirelli Cinturato Winter Reviews
| # | Test | 2020 Auto Zeitung | 2018 AMS | 2018 Auto Bild | 2016 Auto Zeitung | 2016 Auto Bild | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry braking | 94.82% | 93.09% | 95.84% | 95.18% | 98.89% | 95.56% | |
| Dry handling | 40% | 95.84% | 97.71% | 98.82% | 98.39% | 86.15% | |
| Wet braking | 89.45% | 96.61% | 95.53% | 96.98% | 94.47% | 94.61% | |
| Wet handling | 40% | 96.53% | 99.58% | 99.2% | 98.89% | 86.84% | |
| Wet lateral handling | – | – | – | 99.19% | 98.43% | 98.81% | |
| Straight aqua | 96.09% | 96.41% | 94.25% | 98.87% | 95.3% | 96.18% | |
| Snow braking | 97.71% | 95.85% | 98.54% | 99.18% | 94.69% | 97.19% | |
| Snow handling | 80% | 96.94% | 99.62% | 99.46% | 98.44% | 94.89% | |
| Snow traction | 98.94% | – | – | 97.02% | 92.75% | 96.24% | |
| Rolling resistance | 90.76% | 81.25% | 78.38% | 84.48% | 88.85% | 84.74% | |
| Noise | – | 99.58% | 98.78% | 97.22% | 100% | 98.9% |
1. 2020 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16) – 7th place.
Main conclusions:
- Average dry braking distance and low handling.
- Average results on the wet.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Average snow braking distance, good handling and traction.
- Average rolling resistance.
- Average comfort.
2. 2018 AMS (205/55 R16) – 5th place and an expert score “Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long dry braking distance (last result among premium competitors) and the lowest handling speed.
- Good wet performance.
- High aquaplaning resistance.
- Good snow braking distance and average handling speed.
- Good noise level.
- Relatively high rolling resistance.
3. 2018 Auto Bild (195/65 R15) – 13th place.
Main conclusions:
- Average results on the dry.
- Good wet braking distance and good handling speed.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Short snow braking distance and good handling speed.
- Low noise.
- The lowest wear resistance.
4. 2016 Auto Zeitung (205/55 R16) – 3rd place and an expert score “Highly recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Short wet braking distance and good handling.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Poor dry performance.
- Good results on the snow.
- High rolling resistance.
- High noise.
5. 2016 Auto Bild (205/55 R16) – 5th place and an expert score “Good”.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively short wet braking distance and good handling.
- High straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
- Unbalanced on the dry: short dry braking distance but low handling speed.
- Good snow braking distance and handling speed, relatively low traction.
- The lowest noise.
- Average rolling resistance.
Similar tires from the test:
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
- Continental WinterContact TS 860
- Goodyear UltraGrip 9+
- Hankook Winter i cept RS2
- Michelin Alpin 6
- Dunlop Winter Sport 5
- Falken Eurowinter HS01
- Fulda Kristall Control HP2
- Nexen Winguard Snow G3
- Toyo Snowprox S954
