Also tied for eighth, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 brings a similar profile, excelling in controlled winter environments. With strong results in both wet and dry braking (10/10 in each category), this tire prioritizes driver confidence in regions with moderate winter conditions. Although its rolling resistance could be improved, impacting fuel efficiency compared to its Continental counterparts, the Cinturato Winter 2 remains a strong pick for those who need balanced traction without extreme snow capabilities. This Pirelli model is ideal for drivers who value comfort and stability over aggressive winter grip.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (94 H) earned a "satisfactory" rating and placed 13th in the test. With an EU label of C/B/A and a noise level of 69 dB, it is priced around €420 per set. This tire delivers strong driving dynamics, particularly excelling in short braking distances on both snow and wet roads, while also offering a quiet ride. However, its main drawback is the moderate mileage performance, making it less durable compared to other options in the test. Despite this limitation, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 remains a capable performer for those prioritizing safety and comfort on snowy and wet surfaces.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 proves to be a strong performer in snowy conditions, earning the highest rating in this category. Its wet handling is also commendable, with good feedback and stability in corners. However, the tire's longer braking distances on wet roads and its less impressive dry handling prevent it from securing a top recommendation. Inside the cabin, the tire maintains low noise levels, contributing to a more comfortable ride. While it's an ideal choice for cold, snowy winters, its limitations on wet and dry surfaces make it less versatile compared to its competitors.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performed well in wet and winter conditions, showing solid handling and stability on snow and ice. However, its dry road performance lagged behind, with less precise steering and the need for frequent corrections. Sudden maneuvers proved challenging, as the tire tended to understeer and required more effort to control. On wet surfaces, it offered strong braking and handling, combining lateral and longitudinal forces effectively. It maintained good traction and control on snowy roads, earning high marks for safety. Despite these strengths, the tire struggled with dry handling, limiting its overall rating. Efficient fuel consumption and a long tread life make it a viable option for those prioritizing wet and winter performance over dry road precision.

Safety Verdict: The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 falls short on dry roads, with limited steering feedback and precision, requiring frequent corrections to maintain the desired line. It struggles with sudden maneuvers, displaying noticeable oversteer and extended slide phases, which earns it only a satisfactory rating. Braking distances are average, resulting in a mid-range score. On wet roads, the Cinturato Winter 2 delivers a more solid performance, securing good ratings in braking and straight-line aquaplaning resistance. Though it misses top scores in lateral aquaplaning and handling, it still provides adequate safety margins. The handling could benefit from sharper precision to enhance control. On winter surfaces, the tire excels with commendable braking and traction on snow and ice. It offers excellent handling with ample reserve in critical scenarios, making it easy and secure to maneuver through challenging conditions.

Environmental Verdict: The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2’s environmental performance is somewhat mixed. Its tread wear is rated as good, but its predicted lifespan doesn’t impress, leading to an average overall score. However, it compensates with high efficiency, attributed to its low weight, making it a relatively economical choice in terms of fuel consumption.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 earned its fourth-place finish with strong performances in both wet and dry handling, securing second-fastest times in both. On snow, it delivered a solid fourth-place result, just half a second behind the leader. Though it was middle of the pack in snow braking and traction, its balanced handling and predictable responses made it competitive.

In wet braking, it took third place, staying close to the top, and excelled in curved hydroplaning, though it was average in deeper water. On dry surfaces, it was fourth in braking, combining great grip with a smooth, composed ride, and performed well around the circuit. The Pirelli also ranked third in cabin noise but fell short in fuel economy due to high rolling resistance. Despite not leading in any category, it proved to be a reliable and enjoyable tire to drive.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, securing the sixth position, is a solid choice for winter conditions. It excels in snow handling, wet pavement handling, lateral hydroplaning resistance, and demonstrates short braking distances on wet surfaces. Additionally, it is competitively priced. However, it tends to understeer on dry pavement and offers only average comfort, areas that slightly diminish its overall appeal. Despite these drawbacks, the tire is well-regarded for its combination of good snow performance and high resistance to hydroplaning.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, achieving fifth place, excels in snowy conditions and matches the Michelin in performance on slippery surfaces. It also showcases excellent performance on wet pavement. While its performance on dry asphalt is average, the tire maintains a well-balanced profile across different conditions, providing reliable and consistent performance without any surprises.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 impresses with its excellent snow performance and effective wet handling, backed by a substantial tread life. These tires are particularly adept in wet conditions and are designed for longevity. However, they exhibit a minor tendency to understeer on dry surfaces, which slightly affects their dry handling capability.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stands out in wet and snowy conditions but stumbles a bit on dry terrains, with a lack of prompt steering responsiveness.

Pros:

• Good wet and winter traction.
• Impressive tire life and fuel efficiency.
• Lightweight.

Cons:

• Inconsistent dry performance.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 demonstrates strong capabilities in various conditions. It excels in braking on dry pavement and shows impressive wet handling and resistance to straight aquaplaning, indicating reliable performance in both dry and wet conditions. However, the tire's performance in ice braking and snow handling is moderate, suggesting room for improvement in harsher winter conditions. Overall, the tire offers a balanced performance, comparable to summer tires on asphalt, while still managing acceptable performance on snow and ice.

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 offers an impressive performance across a variety of conditions. This tire has showcased a balanced performance in dry conditions, stellar aquaplaning resistance, and commendable grip in snowy situations. Furthermore, its wet handling capabilities are noteworthy.

Making its second test appearance, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 demonstrated an affinity for snowy conditions, ranking notably in snow tests. Despite its strong performance in dry braking, it faced challenges in wet conditions and had areas that still required fine-tuning.

• Positive: Strong performance in snow braking, securing the second position. Impressive dry braking capabilities, outpacing competitors. Demonstrated steady improvements in fuel economy from the previous year. Consistent dry performance, holding its own against major competitors.

• Negative: Stability concerns during dry handling, notably on the downhill sections of the handling track. Wet condition tests revealed a need for improved traction and stability. Remains behind some competitors in terms of fuel economy. Underperformed in both straight and lateral aquaplaning tests.

This Pirelli model ensures good handling response in any weather conditions. Its disadvantages are low hydroplaning resistance, increased rolling resistance, and a relatively long snow braking distance.

Pirelli performs well on snow and ensures good acoustic comfort, but on dry pavement the tire lacks the accuracy of steering precision, and it also has increased rolling resistance.

Convincing all-round tires with very good mileage and good economy, precise handling on wet roads, good hydroplaning qualities. Average comfort.

Enjoyable dynamic tyre to drive in all conditions, short dry braking, good snow handling, lowest internal noise. Low aquaplaning resistance, weaker snow braking, high rolling resistance.

Short braking distance on dry pavement. Long braking distance on snow. Good.