Pirelli Premium CINTURATO WINTER 2
8.4 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 available 
tested in this size
tested in this size 
Price from
49 154 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (3)
Your size 205/55 R16 94H XL EAN: 8019227393125 SAP: 3931200
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2 RP
C B A Price from 49 154 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 8019227440775 SAP: 4407700
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER WTC2 RP
C B A Price from 53 573 Ft M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 8019227393118 SAP: 3931100
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2 RP
C B A Price from 55 025 Ft M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
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Rating and verdict
How the Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 evaluated
8.4 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,4 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 42 of 67
63 +1,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 29 of 67
51 +1,2 %
snow traction
beats 37 of 56
74 +2,0 %
snow handling
beats 50 of 57
86 +1,7 %
Wet beats 71 of 79
91 +7,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 73 of 79
93 +8,5 %
Aquaplaning
beats 39 of 62
69 +3,0 %
wet handling
beats 51 of 59
89 +2,9 %
Dry beats 35 of 61
58 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 44 of 61
73 +1,5 %
dry handling
beats 13 of 55
22 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 41 of 46
88 +5,0 %
Economy beats 19 of 62
31 −2,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 7 of 59
14 −2,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 29 of 54
52 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 49 of 59
84 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 15 of 58
24 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 17 of 35
48 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 91 % Noise and comfort 84 % Weakness
Economy worse than 69 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI
Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 stands in size 205/55 R16
Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,4 49 154 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft better and cheaper 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft This tyre 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 29 568 Ft 
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 29 993 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 28 391 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 31 466 Ft 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 480 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 31 270 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 27 700 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 29 103 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 29 789 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 991 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 27 249 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 26 146 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 630 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 32 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 25 356 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 35 227 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 29 059 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 28 494 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 40 226 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 107 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 27 205 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 22 151 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 613 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 29 896 Ft 
Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 397 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 30 819 Ft 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 28 307 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 28 335 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 25 922 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 21 721 Ft 
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 40 174 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft −8 980 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft −9 982 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft −8 980 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft −9 982 Ft rank in the group of 37 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft −9 982 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft −14 296 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft −6 592 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft −21 105 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft −19 586 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft −19 161 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft −20 763 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft −17 688 Ft
- 10. 8.0 30 480 Ft −18 674 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft −17 884 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft −21 454 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft −20 051 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft −19 365 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 991 Ft −21 163 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft −21 905 Ft
- 17. 7.5 26 146 Ft −23 008 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft −17 524 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 499 Ft −16 655 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −23 798 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft −13 927 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft −20 095 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft −20 660 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft −8 928 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +4 953 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft −21 949 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −27 003 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −25 541 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft −19 258 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft −22 757 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft −18 335 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft −20 847 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft −20 819 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −23 232 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −27 433 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft −8 980 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)H
Product code3931200
EAN8019227393125
EU energy label C B A (69 dB)
C B A (69 dB) Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO WINTER 2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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WR Snowproof
7.4
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CINTURATO WINTER 2
8.4
from 126 Ft
Reference tyre
Vredestein
WINTRAC
8.0
from 96 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 9×
Wins 
0×
0× Top 3 
1×
1× Average placement 7,7
2024
7. place
Auto Zeitung Auto Zeitung Winter and all-season tire test 215/55 R17 2024
10 tyres
2023
2022
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
49 154,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
49 124,00 Ft
Highest for the period
49 433,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.