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Comparison: Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Kenda) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kenda (18%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 18% of the Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Wintergen 2 KR501 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Number of tests
6
22
Best position
#8
#2
Average position
33.2
6.9
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
319
60

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Wet Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73%
Wet Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Wet Circle Cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Dry Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Dry Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
75%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
94%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
72%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Snow Braking
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
71%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Snow Traction
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
81%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Snow Handling
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
63%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
86%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Noise Exterior
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
93%
Noise Interior
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Economy
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Kenda
Wintergen 2 KR501
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
99%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Mileage
Kenda Wintergen 2 KR501
58%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
99%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View

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