Pirelli Premium CINTURATO WINTER 3
9.8 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 available 
tested in this size 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
39 172 Ft
in 205/55 R16
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Which sizes it's made in
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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 (1)
Your size 205/55 R16 94H XL EAN: 8019227456479 SAP: 4564700
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3, RP
C B B Price from 39 172 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8019227456479
Current prices for size 205/55 R16.
1
In stock
39 172 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
45 360 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
45 891 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
39 670 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 4 days
42 541 Ft
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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 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 54 of 67
81 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 50 of 67
81 +3,0 %
snow traction
beats 46 of 56
88 +3,3 %
snow handling
beats 44 of 57
78 +1,9 %
Wet beats 78 of 79
99 +12,1 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 77 of 79
99 +13,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 60 of 62
99 +11,1 %
wet handling
beats 58 of 59
99 +5,2 %
Dry beats 58 of 61
96 +3,3 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 57 of 61
95 +3,9 %
dry handling
beats 48 of 55
88 +1,6 %
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 29 of 46
65 +1,1 %
Economy beats 48 of 62
78 ≈ average
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 41 of 59
71 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 39 of 54
72 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 53 of 59
91 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 47 of 58
85 +1,5 %
ride comfort
beats 31 of 35
88 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 99 % Dry 96 % Noise and comfort 91 % Snow 81 % Economy 78 % 🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 205/55 R16 from 8 testov in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 205/55 R16 1. place of 53 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 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 9,8 39 172 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 39 172 Ft This tyre 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 34 858 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 42 562 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 28 049 Ft 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 49 154 Ft 
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 +1 002 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft
Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 40 174 Ft +1 002 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 39 172 Ft rank in the group of 37 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
- 1. 9.8 39 172 Ft
- 2. 9.1 34 858 Ft −4 314 Ft
- 3. 9.0 42 562 Ft +3 390 Ft
- 4. 8.6 28 049 Ft −11 122 Ft
- 5. 8.4 49 154 Ft +9 982 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 568 Ft −9 604 Ft
- 6. 8.3 29 993 Ft −9 179 Ft
- 6. 8.3 28 391 Ft −10 781 Ft
- 9. 8.1 31 466 Ft −7 705 Ft
- 10. 8.0 30 480 Ft −8 692 Ft
- 11. 7.8 31 270 Ft −7 902 Ft
- 11. 7.8 27 700 Ft −11 472 Ft
- 11. 7.8 29 103 Ft −10 069 Ft
- 14. 7.7 29 789 Ft −9 383 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 991 Ft −11 181 Ft
- 15. 7.6 27 249 Ft −11 923 Ft
- 17. 7.5 26 146 Ft −13 026 Ft
- 18. 7.4 31 630 Ft −7 542 Ft
- 18. 7.4 32 499 Ft −6 673 Ft
- 18. 7.4 25 356 Ft −13 816 Ft
- 18. 7.4 35 227 Ft −3 945 Ft
- 22. 7.3 29 059 Ft −10 113 Ft
- 22. 7.3 28 494 Ft −10 678 Ft
- 24. 7.1 40 226 Ft +1 054 Ft
- 24. 7.1 54 107 Ft +14 935 Ft
- 26. 6.9 27 205 Ft −11 967 Ft
- 27. 6.8 22 151 Ft −17 021 Ft
- 27. 6.8 23 613 Ft −15 558 Ft
- 27. 6.8 29 896 Ft −9 276 Ft
- 27. 6.8
- 31. 6.7 26 397 Ft −12 775 Ft
- 32. 6.4 30 819 Ft −8 353 Ft
- 32. 6.4 28 307 Ft −10 865 Ft
- 34. 6.1 28 335 Ft −10 837 Ft
- 35. 5.8 25 922 Ft −13 250 Ft
- 36. 5.7 21 721 Ft −17 451 Ft
- 37. 5.2 40 174 Ft +1 002 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 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)H
Product code4564700
EAN8019227456479
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B 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.
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CINTURATO WINTER 3
9.8
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Reference tyre
Vredestein
WINTRAC
8.0
from 37 865 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 205/55 R16.
Current lowest
39 171,88 Ft
Lowest for the period
39 077,90 Ft
Highest for the period
39 235,38 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.