Pirelli Premium CINTURATO WINTER 2
tested in R17 Which sizes it's made in
Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.
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.
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
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Rim protection Price comparison across shops
Current prices for size 215/45 R17.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Cinturato Winter 2 evaluated
tested in R17 
Snow 58 what it consists of Snow (3)
Wet 93 what it consists of Wet (3)
Dry 59 what it consists of Dry (2)
Ice – what it consists of Ice (1)
Economy 29 what it consists of Economy (2)
Noise and comfort 83 what it consists of Noise and comfort (2)
Zákaznícke recenzie do PTI nevstupujú – PTI stojí na meraniach nezávislých testov; pri pneumatikách s málo testami čiastočne prihliada aj na triedu značky.
Where Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 stands in size 215/45 R17
Compared with 25 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 60 771 Ft better and cheaper 
Michelin ALPIN 6 8.7 73 334 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 51 320 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.6 48 464 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.5 66 006 Ft This tyre 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.4 45 663 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 004 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 42 297 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.9 54 934 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.8 48 672 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.7 41 717 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.7 40 355 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 40 522 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.5 48 031 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 069 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 44 964 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 38 664 Ft 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.2 33 198 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP71 6.8 39 239 Ft 
Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 48 756 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.6 36 005 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.6 36 252 Ft 
Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 6.5 24 544 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 6.1 36 103 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.0 31 231 Ft Goodride SW608 XL 31 231 Ft −34 775 Ft 9.1 best in the group Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 60 771 Ft −5 235 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (25)
- 1. 9.1 60 771 Ft −5 235 Ft
- 2. 8.7 73 334 Ft +7 328 Ft
- 3. 8.6 51 320 Ft −14 685 Ft
- 3. 8.6 48 464 Ft −17 542 Ft
- 5. 8.5 66 006 Ft
- 6. 8.4 45 663 Ft −20 343 Ft
- 7. 8.3 44 004 Ft −22 001 Ft
- 8. 8.1 42 297 Ft −23 708 Ft
- 9. 7.9 54 934 Ft −11 071 Ft
- 10. 7.8 48 672 Ft −17 334 Ft
- 11. 7.7 41 717 Ft −24 289 Ft
- 11. 7.7 40 355 Ft −25 651 Ft
- 13. 7.6 40 522 Ft −25 484 Ft
- 14. 7.5 48 031 Ft −17 975 Ft
- 15. 7.4 34 069 Ft −31 937 Ft
- 15. 7.4 44 964 Ft −21 041 Ft
- 17. 7.3 38 664 Ft −27 342 Ft
- 18. 7.2 33 198 Ft −32 808 Ft
- 19. 6.8 39 239 Ft −26 767 Ft
- 20. 6.6 48 756 Ft −17 250 Ft
- 20. 6.6 36 005 Ft −30 001 Ft
- 20. 6.6 36 252 Ft −29 754 Ft
- 23. 6.5 24 544 Ft −41 462 Ft
- 24. 6.1 36 103 Ft −29 903 Ft
- 25. 5.0 31 231 Ft −34 775 Ft
The tyre's real value for money
Lowest price in size 215/45 R17 divided by the estimated mileage from tests and reviews.
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 works out cheaper per 100 km, but has a lower overall score (7,5 vs 8,5).
Technical information
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.
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3PMSF Áno Competitors
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How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 215/45 R17.
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.
What owners say
It’s the best winter tire I’ve had so far great wet and snow traction also the tire is very quiet (test say otherwise but on my car this tire is quiet) big downfall is the wear of the tire after 1 winter the tires lost almost half of their tread . Last winter was weak so maybe that’s because but I’ve heard that pirelli don’t last that long. Other than that great tire
I bought this tyre last year after suggestions from my tyre dealer. I was looking for a good tyre for cold and rainy winters with some occasional trip to the mountains. These tyres were highly satisfactory in terms of dry and wet performance, plus they felt great in terms of subjective road feedback and handling. Car seems attached to the ground in all situations. Downsides are higher noise and fuel consumption, but I say this with respect to my summer tyres, which may not be a fair comparison. I only tried them on snow once and they were fine.
Brand new, to replace my old Pirelli Sottozero 3, come at the end of their Life.
Dry:
These Cinturato Winter 2 are proposed as touring tyres, and so they do: compared to the more sporty precursors, the road feedback appears rougher and less direct.
Likewise, handling in the dry is poorer, less precise, however decent for a touring tyre.
Breaking in the dry appears on the other hand fairly good, with more than reasonable stopping distances.
Wet:
drivability in the wet is not too bad. Wet handling is decent, breaking is good as well as aquaplaning resistance, both in the straight line and in the corner.
Snow:
Compared to the Sottozero 3, the performance of these Cinturato Winter 2 on snow is improved: either traction, handling and braking are significantly ameliorated, providing in challenging conditions of snow, snow/mud or snow/rain a greater sense of safety.
Ice:
Although not nordic or studded tires, these Cinturato Winter 2 do fairly good with the ice, letting you get off on it, as long as you drive with due prudence.
Internal noise:
These tires make themselves felt, as expected, especially during high-speed driving.
Fuel consumption and wear:
in the middle for a quality winter tyre.
Price: high-priced but less expensive compared to many competing models of other premium brands.