Pirelli Premium CINTURATO WINTER 2
8.4 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available 
tested in R18
tested in R18 
Price from
61 044 Ft
in 235/45 R18
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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 (2)
Your size 235/45 R18 98H XL EAN: 8019227409710 SAP: 4097100
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2, RP, (R0)
C B B Price from 61 044 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
OE: Audi 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Your size 235/45 R18 94V EAN: 8019227411317 SAP: 4113100
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 2, RP, SEALINSIDE, (+)
C B A Price from 69 766 Ft 
Seal (self-sealing technology) OE: Volkswagen 
M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8019227409710
Current prices for size 235/45 R18.
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In stock
61 044 Ft
Buy → 2
In stock
73 792 Ft
Buy → 3
In stock
73 792 Ft
Buy → 4
Delivery within 4 days
65 453 Ft
Buy → 5
Delivery within 3 days
65 586 Ft
Buy → Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 33 of 60
56 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 26 of 60
51 +1,2 %
snow traction
beats 36 of 54
74 +2,0 %
snow handling
beats 42 of 53
86 +1,7 %
Wet beats 58 of 69
85 +6,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 60 of 69
93 +8,5 %
Aquaplaning
beats 32 of 56
69 +3,0 %
wet handling
beats 47 of 54
89 +2,9 %
Dry beats 26 of 56
47 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 35 of 56
73 +1,5 %
dry handling
beats 10 of 51
22 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 35 of 41
88 +5,0 %
Economy beats 16 of 55
30 −3,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 9 of 55
14 −2,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 24 of 49
52 ≈ average
Noise and comfort beats 41 of 55
75 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 20 of 54
24 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 18 of 37
48 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 85 % Noise and comfort 75 % Weakness
Economy worse than 70 % 🏆 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
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
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 235/45 R18
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 8,4 61 044 Ft
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 54 621 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 54 002 Ft better and cheaper 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 61 798 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 76 385 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 54 301 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 55 618 Ft better and cheaper Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 61 044 Ft This tyre 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 46 370 Ft 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 56 247 Ft 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 50 531 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 64 068 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 52 678 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 53 611 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 46 375 Ft 
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 FSL 7.6 52 544 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 43 508 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 38 609 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 51 540 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 48 315 Ft 
Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 
Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 52 233 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 5 7.3 47 342 Ft 
Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 39 877 Ft 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 54 649 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 37 869 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 44 599 Ft 
Triangle TW421 EffeXWinter XL 6.6 29 538 Ft 
Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 6.4 47 438 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 47 657 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 918 Ft 5,0 Median 7,5 9,1
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −27 126 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft −6 422 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 918 Ft −27 126 Ft 9.1 best in the group Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 54 621 Ft −6 422 Ft rank in the group of 31 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (31)
- 1. 9.1 54 621 Ft −6 422 Ft
- 1. 9.1 54 002 Ft −7 042 Ft
- 1. 9.1 61 798 Ft +754 Ft
- 4. 9.0 76 385 Ft +15 342 Ft
- 5. 8.6 54 301 Ft −6 743 Ft
- 5. 8.6 55 618 Ft −5 425 Ft
- 7. 8.4 61 044 Ft
- 8. 8.3 46 370 Ft −14 674 Ft
- 8. 8.3 56 247 Ft −4 797 Ft
- 10. 8.1 50 531 Ft −10 513 Ft
- 11. 7.8 64 068 Ft +3 024 Ft
- 11. 7.8 52 678 Ft −8 366 Ft
- 13. 7.7 53 611 Ft −7 433 Ft
- 14. 7.6 46 375 Ft −14 669 Ft
- 14. 7.6 52 544 Ft −8 500 Ft
- 16. 7.5 43 508 Ft −17 536 Ft
- 17. 7.4 38 609 Ft −22 435 Ft
- 17. 7.4 51 540 Ft −9 503 Ft
- 17. 7.4 48 315 Ft −12 729 Ft
- 17. 7.4
- 17. 7.4 52 233 Ft −8 811 Ft
- 22. 7.3 47 342 Ft −13 702 Ft
- 22. 7.3
- 24. 6.9 39 877 Ft −21 167 Ft
- 24. 6.9 54 649 Ft −6 394 Ft
- 26. 6.8 37 869 Ft −23 175 Ft
- 27. 6.7 44 599 Ft −16 445 Ft
- 28. 6.6 29 538 Ft −31 506 Ft
- 29. 6.4 47 438 Ft −13 606 Ft
- 30. 6.1 47 657 Ft −13 387 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 918 Ft −27 126 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)98
Speed index (SI)H
Product code4097100
EAN8019227409710
EU energy label C B B (71 dB)
C B B (71 dB) Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO WINTER 2
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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Bridgestone
BLIZZAK 6
9.1
from 61 798 Ft
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CINTURATO WINTER 2
8.4
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Reference tyre
Cooper
DISCOVERER WINTER
7.3
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 235/45 R18.
Current lowest
61 043,82 Ft
Lowest for the period
60 897,77 Ft
Highest for the period
61 145,42 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.