Pirelli Premium CINTURATO WINTER 3
9.8 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 55 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
87 502 Ft
in 225/50 R17
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Load capacityLI index
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SpeedSI index
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Your size 225/50 R17 98V XL EAN: 8019227456349 SAP: 4563400
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3, RP
C A B Price from 87 502 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Rating and verdict
How the Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 evaluated
9.8 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/50 R17 among 55 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 50 of 64
79 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 44 of 63
81 +3,0 %
snow traction
beats 45 of 55
88 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 42 of 57
78 +1,9 %
Wet beats 71 of 72
99 +11,5 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 69 of 71
99 +13,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 58 of 60
99 +11,1 %
wet handling
beats 57 of 58
99 +5,2 %
Dry beats 54 of 58
94 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 53 of 58
95 +3,9 %
dry handling
beats 45 of 55
88 +1,6 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 27 of 44
65 +1,1 %
Economy beats 44 of 59
75 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 40 of 59
71 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 37 of 51
72 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 53 of 60
89 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 48 of 58
85 +1,5 %
ride comfort
beats 36 of 40
88 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 99 % Dry 94 % Noise and comfort 89 % Snow 79 % Economy 75 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 225/50 R17 from 8 testov in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 225/50 R17 2. place of 55 rated
🏆 Test winner 3× 1st place in 3 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 6× 1st–3rd place in 6 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 3 stands in size 225/50 R17
Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 9,8 87 502 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 87 502 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 46 063 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 383 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 55 491 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 44 228 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 56 212 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 41 914 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 37 719 Ft 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 39 581 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 41 066 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 47 977 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 42 107 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 880 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 38 239 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 36 634 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 XL 7.5 41 712 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 43 539 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 41 499 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 33 593 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 46 209 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 37 351 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 45 941 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 40 085 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 33 024 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 47 940 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 33 246 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 38 788 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 41 768 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 36 233 Ft 
Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 35 091 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 34 810 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 23 581 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP 5.6 36 723 Ft 
Goodride SW608 5.2 36 229 Ft 5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
5.2 weakest in the group Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft −51 273 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft
Goodride SW608 36 229 Ft −51 273 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 87 502 Ft rank in the group of 34 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
- 1. 9.8 87 502 Ft
- 2. 9.1 46 063 Ft −41 439 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 383 Ft −35 119 Ft
- 4. 9.0 55 491 Ft −32 011 Ft
- 5. 8.6 44 228 Ft −43 274 Ft
- 6. 8.4 56 212 Ft −31 290 Ft
- 7. 8.3 41 914 Ft −45 588 Ft
- 7. 8.3 37 719 Ft −49 783 Ft
- 7. 8.3 39 581 Ft −47 921 Ft
- 10. 8.1 41 066 Ft −46 436 Ft
- 11. 7.8 47 977 Ft −39 525 Ft
- 11. 7.8 42 107 Ft −45 395 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 880 Ft −41 622 Ft
- 14. 7.6 38 239 Ft −49 263 Ft
- 15. 7.5 36 634 Ft −50 868 Ft
- 15. 7.5 41 712 Ft −45 790 Ft
- 17. 7.4 43 539 Ft −43 963 Ft
- 17. 7.4 41 499 Ft −46 003 Ft
- 17. 7.4 33 593 Ft −53 909 Ft
- 17. 7.4 46 209 Ft −41 293 Ft
- 17. 7.4 37 351 Ft −50 151 Ft
- 17. 7.4 45 941 Ft −41 561 Ft
- 23. 7.3 40 085 Ft −47 417 Ft
- 24. 6.9 33 024 Ft −54 478 Ft
- 24. 6.9 47 940 Ft −39 562 Ft
- 26. 6.8 33 246 Ft −54 256 Ft
- 27. 6.7 38 788 Ft −48 714 Ft
- 28. 6.6 41 768 Ft −45 734 Ft
- 29. 6.1 36 233 Ft −51 269 Ft
- 30. 5.9 35 091 Ft −52 411 Ft
- 31. 5.8 34 810 Ft −52 692 Ft
- 32. 5.7 23 581 Ft −63 921 Ft
- 33. 5.6 36 723 Ft −50 779 Ft
- 34. 5.2 36 229 Ft −51 273 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 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 225/50 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)V
Product code4563400
EAN8019227456349
EU energy label C A B (72 dB)
C A B (72 dB) Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO WINTER 3
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.
Select a tyre to compare with Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3.
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Nokian Tyres
WR Snowproof
7.4
This tyre
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CINTURATO WINTER 3
9.8
from 87 502 Ft
Reference tyre
Hankook
W462 ICEPT RS3
8.3
from 43 006 Ft
Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 3×
Wins 
2×
2× Top 3 
3×
3× Average placement 1,3
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/50 R17.
Current lowest
87 502,00 Ft
Lowest for the period
64 702,84 Ft
Highest for the period
87 502,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.