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

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%). But when it comes to comparing Kenda Wintergen 2 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Kenda Wintergen 2 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 185/65 R15 test, where both the Wintergen 2 and the Cinturato Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Kenda
Wintergen 2
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Number of tests
3
16
Best position
#9
#3
Average position
27.3
8.4
Latest test
2019
2021
Available sizes
58

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 8 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
92%
Dry braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Dry handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Dry handling - objective
Kenda Wintergen 2
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Wet
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
74%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kenda Wintergen 2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kenda Wintergen 2
64%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Wet braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
70%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Wet handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
92%
Wet handling - objective
Kenda Wintergen 2
74%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
94%
Wet circle cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2
78%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
79%
Snow
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Snow braking
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Snow handling
Kenda Wintergen 2
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Snow handling - objective
Kenda Wintergen 2
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
95%
Snow traction
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
92%
Snow cornering
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
87%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
90%
Exterior noise
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Comfort
Kenda Wintergen 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
80%
Costs
Confidence
Kenda Wintergen 2
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Price/value
Kenda Wintergen 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
81%
Rolling resistance
Kenda Wintergen 2
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Winter
2018185/65 R15View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View

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