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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
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9.3 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 placed #1 out of 15 in AvD 2026 (225/45 R17). Our database lists 38 sizes, from R16 to R20.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

PirelliThis tyre
Cinturato Winter 3
9.3
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870
9.8
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.2
Better at: Mileage, Snow handling - objective
Worse at: Wet braking, Dry braking
BridgestonePremium
Blizzak 6
9.1
Better at: Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry braking, Exterior noise
VredesteinPremium
Wintrac Pro+
7.4
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
PirelliPremium
Cinturato Winter 2
7.2
Worse at: Wet handling - objective, Comfort
MichelinPremium
ALPIN 7
8.5
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Dry braking, Wet handling
DunlopPremium
Winter
7.6
Better at: Snow braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling
FalkenUpper-middle
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
6.2
Worse at: Mileage, Snow handling
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
5.9
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
KumhoUpper-middle
WinterCraft WP52+
8.1
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling
Hankook
Winter i*cept RS3 W462
7.6
Worse at: Dry braking, Dry handling
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
7.5
Better at: Snow braking, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
6.5
Worse at: Mileage, Dry braking
ToyoMiddle
Observe EWS 1
5.6
Worse at: Snow handling, Snow braking
TriangleB
Winter X TW401
3.0
Worse at: Dry handling, Mileage

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Best resistance to straight-line aquaplaning

Joint best wet handling

Weaknesses

Seventh in snow braking

Reviews

9.8
7 Reviews

Customers like

Strong wet grip
Reliable snow and slush traction
Quiet ride
Good road holding

History

2025

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 was launched

2025
1× Tested
Autobild225/40 R18#9
2026
3× Tested2× Winner
AvD225/45 R171stHighly recommended
ADAC225/50 R171stGood
Auto Express205/55 R16#2
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Performance analysis

DEKRA Snow Braking Comparison (205/55 R16)

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 achieved the top score in DEKRA's comparative snow braking test, outperforming equivalent products from other leading manufacturers.

DEKRA Snow Traction Comparison (205/55 R16)

Cinturato Winter 3 led again in snow traction in DEKRA tests, indicating its ability to start and accelerate on snow more effectively.

DEKRA Snow Handling Comparison (205/55 R16)

For snow handling, Cinturato Winter 3 maintained its lead in DEKRA test results, providing confident control during winter driving.

TÜV Snow Braking Comparison (225/45 R17)

The TÜV SÜD snow braking test confirms Cinturato Winter 3's leadership, slightly ahead of the competition.

TÜV Snow Traction Comparison (225/45 R17)

TÜV SÜD test data shows Cinturato Winter 3 as the best for snow traction among major brands.

TÜV Snow Handling Comparison (225/45 R17)

Cinturato Winter 3 led TÜV SÜD's handling tests in snowy conditions, indicating precise winter performance.

TÜV Aquaplaning Straight-Line Comparison (225/45 R17)

Cinturato Winter 3 achieved the highest straight-line aquaplaning resistance, crucial for safe wet-weather driving.

TÜV Wet Handling Comparison (225/45 R17)

In the wet handling TÜV SÜD test, Cinturato Winter 3 is again the benchmark for competition.

Tests (4)

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4 Tests 2× Winner 2× Recommended
AvD Winter
225/45 R17
Winner
AvD2026
1stHighly recommended
Audi A3
1.Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3Highly recommended
2.Michelin ALPIN 7Highly recommended
ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
Winner
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#9 Of 51 Tyres

Sizes (38)

195/55 R16From £127

1 Variants

91H.
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205/55 R16From £104

2 Variants

94HXL.
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205/60 R16From £107

1 Variants

96H.
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215/60 R16From £127

1 Variants

99V.
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215/65 R16From £137

1 Variants

102V.
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Pirelli Winter - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Pirelli's winter passenger range pairs the UUHP P Zero Winter 2 for powerful, EV-ready cars with the mainstream Cinturato Winter 3 built for snow-confident comfort.

From sporty to efficient
◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶
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Ratings

Tested By professional organizations

Highly recommended1× (50%)
Good1× (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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