Name: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 205/55 R16
Brand: Pirelli
Rating: 65 (22 reviews)

205/55 R16 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 variants

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is a winter tyre made in total of 37 sizes, ranging from R16 to R16 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 112.75mm sidewall height. In 205/55 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 - "T","H", which are good for speeds up to 190, 210 km/h. In 205/55 R16, Cinturato Winter 2 usually competes against ALPIN 6, which is a tyre from Michelin with a rating of 63%, compared to 65% of the Pirelli in question. Latest test in 205/55 R16 was held by ADAC in 2024, where Cinturato Winter 2 received rating "Sufficient" and finished on the 11. place. It was tested on a VW Golf.

205/55 R16 91 T

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205/55 R16 91 H

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205/55 R16 94 H

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/55 R16 94H XL, with rim protection (MFS) ) - In stock £128	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 205/55 R16 94H XL, with rim protection (MFS) )		In stock	Free shipping	£128	Buy mytyres.co.uk

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is made in 37 sizes, starting from 205/55 R16 up to 215/45 R20.

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ALPIN 6

R15 - R20

3.15/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Michelin better at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort

Michelin worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow handling
• Interior noise

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Kristall Control HP2

R15 - R19

3.2/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Fulda better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Interior noise
• Snow traction

Fulda worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Exterior noise
• Wet handling

£68

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W462 Winter i*cept RS3

R14 - R17

4.05/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Hankook better at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Hankook worse at:

• Dry braking
• Exterior noise
• Interior noise

£75

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Bridgestone better at:

• Snow braking
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

Bridgestone worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow handling
• Dry braking

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Polaris 5

R13 - R19

3.15/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Barum better at:

• Dry handling
• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross

Barum worse at:

• Wet handling
• Comfort
• Wet circle cornering

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Alpin 7

R15 - R20

4.15/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Michelin better at:

• Dry handling
• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross

Michelin worse at:

• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking

£99

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Winter Sport 5

R14 - R21

4.3/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Dunlop better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort
• Snow traction

Dunlop worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

£122

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UltraGrip Performance+

R15 - R22

4.5/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

GoodYear better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Snow traction
• Interior noise

GoodYear worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

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Wintercraft Wp52

R13 - R21

2.75/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Kumho better at:

• Dry handling
• Dry braking
• Interior noise

Kumho worse at:

• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

£107

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Blizzak 6

R16 - R22

4.55/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Bridgestone better at:

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort

Bridgestone worse at:

• Interior noise
• Exterior noise
• Dry braking

£77

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KRISALP HP3

R14 - R20

3.85/5

Comparison with Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:

Kleber better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Snow traction

Kleber worse at:

• Wet handling
• Dry braking
• Wet circle cornering

£96

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/55 R16)

ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
sufficient
Ranked #11 of 12

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.6	1.9	2.0	2.3	2.9	1.7	2.0
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	2.5	2.5	3.9	3.5	3.0	2.5	2.7
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #13 of 20

The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 secured the 13th position among 20 competitors, achieving a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' It impressed with its convincing driving characteristics and short braking distances on snow and wet surfaces, accompanied by low noise levels during pass-bys. However, it demonstrated moderate mileage performance, affecting its overall ranking in the test.

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	2+	2-	3	2
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AUTOBILD Winter tyre test 2024 205/55 R16

Ranked #4 of 55

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	34.6	28.9
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	35.6	30.2
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205/55 R16 - Best winter tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental WinterContact TS 860! Newer model available: Continental WinterContact TS 870	93.6% 92.5% 86.2% 80.7%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium	£186 91 T + 5
2.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Blizzak 6	92.2% 79.6% 84.4% 82.6%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
3.	GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3	84.6% 92.6% 80.2% 85.4%	Autoexpress 2020	ADAC 2023	Premium
4.	Kleber KRISALP HP3	72.3% 86.3% 68% 80.1%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£80 91 T + 3
5.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9	90.4% 79.1% 82.8% 74.5%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Premium
6.	Michelin ALPIN 5! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	81.2% 72.1% 85.8% 66.6%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£134 91 T + 7
7.	Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen-1! Newer model available: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+	82.9% 92.2% 82.8% 75.3%	Autoexpress 2016		Premium
8.	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	76.1% 81.8% 64.7% 81.5%	AUTOBILD 2024	Die Reifentester 2025	Premium	£113 91 T + 2
9.	Dunlop Winter Sport 5	79% 89.5% 79.4% 74.3%	ADAC 2018	ADAC 2023	Premium	£92 91 T + 6
10.	Michelin ALPIN 6! Newer model available: Michelin ALPIN 7	83.2% 83.9% 85.5% 82.5%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Premium
11.	Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3	85.7% 83.3% 85.5% 79.2%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£68 91 T + 7
12.	BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2	72.3% 95.2% 73.8% 80.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£98 91 T + 3
13.	Michelin ALPIN A4! Newer model available: Michelin Alpin 6	82.9%	Autozeitung 2014		Premium
14.	Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO Serie III				Premium
15.	GoodYear UltraGrip 9+	87% 82.5% 78% 77.5%	Autobild 2021		Premium
16.	Nokian WR D4	73.4% 93.7% 81.9% 72.5%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle
17.	Semperit Speed-Grip 2! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 3		Autobild 2016		Lowcost
18.	Hankook Winter icept RS2 W452! Newer model available: Hankook W462 Winter icept RS3	87.2% 92.1% 85.7% 78.6%	Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
19.	Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2	80.7% 87.6% 75.7% 80.5%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£83 0 + 5
20.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001	80.6% 77.4% 83.7%	GTÜ 2016		Premium	£103 91 H + 5
21.	Hankook Winter icept evo2 W320! Newer model available: Hankook Winter icept evo3 W330	75.8% 90.5% 85.7% 67.4%			Upper-middle	£101 91 H + 1
22.	Firestone Winterhawk 4		Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£71 91 T + 3
23.	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6	69.7% 66.2% 74.2% 71.2%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£60 0 H + 1
24.	Semperit Speed-Grip 3! Newer model available: Semperit Speed-Grip 5	78.1% 77.2% 71.3% 79.7%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost
25.	Semperit Speed-Grip 5	65.8% 70.3% 65.8% 69.5%	AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost	£75 91 T + 3
26.	Fulda Kristall Control HP2	65.3% 82.4% 68.3% 72.4%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost	£68 91 H + 1
27.	Falken EuroWinter HS01! Newer model available: Falken EuroWinter HS02	78.2% 74.2% 74.2% 77.1%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£175 91 T + 8
28.	Toyo Observe S944	67.9% 66.9% 85.1% 79.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£81 91 H + 1
29.	Nokian WR Snowproof! Newer model available: Nokian Snowproof 2	68.7% 80.6% 82.5% 85.9%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle
30.	Toyo Snowprox S954	78.8% 70.6% 92.2% 82.7%			Upper-middle
31.	Vredestein Snowtrac 5! Newer model available: Vredestein Wintrac	72% 83.9% 86.4% 67.7%	ADAC 2018		Premium	£92 91 T + 3
32.	Continental WinterContact TS 860S	58.7% 77% 87.7%			Premium	£144 91 H
33.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-001 EVO	84.4% 68.3% 88.5% 72.2%	ADAC 2018		Premium
34.	Kumho WinterCraft WP71	81.9% 76.7% 78%	GTÜ 2016		Upper-middle
35.	Debica Frigo 2				Lowcost	£63 91 T + 1
36.	Sava Eskimo HP2	65.3% 79.5% 72.3% 73.5%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£65 91 H + 1
37.	Uniroyal MS Plus 77! Newer model available: Uniroyal WinterExpert	79.2% 83.3% 75.4% 74.1%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
38.	Giti GitiWinter W1	65.8% 77.2% 72.4% 72.7%	ADAC 2018		Lowcost
39.	Sava ESKIMO S3+	69.5% 88.4% 72.8%			Lowcost	£64 91 T + 1
40.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%	Autobild 2024		Premium	£71 91 H + 16
41.	Yokohama BluEarth-Winter V906	68.3% 67.6% 84%	Autobild 2021		Upper-middle	£71 91 T + 2
42.	Kumho WinterCraft WP51! Newer model available: Kumho WinterCraft WP52	68.1% 79% 74.8% 71.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£135 91 T + 4
43.	Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21	72.3% 70.3% 70.6%	Autobild 2021		Lowcost	£65 91 T + 2
44.	Nexen WinGuard Sport				Lowcost
45.	Nokian WR D3		ADAC 2015		Upper-middle
46.	Debica Frigo HP2	70% 86.5% 74.1% 71.9%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost	£65 91 H + 1
47.	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32		ACE 2014		Premium
48.	Uniroyal WinterExpert	60% 70.1% 67.3% 74.9%	AUTOBILD 2024	ADAC 2023	Upper-middle	£71 91 T + 3
49.	Barum Polaris 5! Newer model available: Barum Polaris 6	63.8% 78.1% 72% 74.8%	Autobild 2021	ADAC 2023	Lowcost
50.	Falken EUROWINTER HS449		Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
51.	Nokian WR A4				Upper-middle
52.	Yokohama BluEarth winter V905	81.6% 70.5% 85.4%	ADAC 2018		Upper-middle	£130 91 T + 9
53.	Fulda KRISTALL MONTERO 3				Lowcost
54.	Firestone Winterhawk 3! Newer model available: Firestone Winterhawk 4	66.5% 83.4% 77.3% 71.3%	Autobild 2016		Upper-middle
55.	Matador MP93 Nordicca	40.2% 50.2%			Lowcost
56.	Kormoran SNOW		Autobild 2021		Lowcost
57.	Toyo SnowProx S943		Használtautó.hu 2020		Upper-middle
58.	Matador MP92 Sibir Snow! Newer model available: Matador MP93 Nordicca	72.1% 80.3% 76.9%	Autobild 2016		Lowcost
59.	Imperial SnowDragon UHP	44.8% 61.6% 73.3%	Autoklub ČR 2020		Lowcost
60.	Duraturn Mozzo Winter		AUTOBILD 2024		Lowcost
61.	Imperial SnowDragon 3				Lowcost
62.	Dunlop Wintersport 5				Premium	£94 91 H
63.	Syron Everest 1 plus				Lowcost

205/55 R16 91 T

205/55 R16 91 H

205/55 R16 94 H

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