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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Snow
Ice
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 65% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was done in 2020, 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 Premitra Snow WP6 and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

#	Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 /26%	Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 /65%

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Segment

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Premium

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 57

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 37

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 22x

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 20x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2.

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 5.

Worst position in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 13.

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 44.

Average position in tests

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 6.86

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 15.75

Year of the last test

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 2025

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 2025

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Exemplary

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Good

Worst rating in test

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Sufficient

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Sufficient

Snow

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

84%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

80%

Snow traction

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 78%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 76%

Snow braking

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 79%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

Snow handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 81%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 69%

Dry

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

73%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

64%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 81%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 65%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 65%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 62%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

76%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Wet braking

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 80%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 62%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 69%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 57%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 83%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 73%

Wet handling

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 90%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 73%

Wet circle cornering

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 78%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 73%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 B

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

69%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

69%

Exterior noise

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 78%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 77%

Comfort

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 89%

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 83%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?

2. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

74%

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

59%

Rolling resistance

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 83%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 52%

Mileage

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 70%

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 48%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 C

2. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

64%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

0%

Ice

(Overall rating)

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6

71.6%

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2

0%

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These tyres were tested together in 6 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2024 215/55 R17

Name	Winter	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1.7	2.1	2.2	1.7	2.7	1.6	1.3
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Rating: Sufficient	2.3	2.9	3.7	2.6	4.3	2.6	2.6
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 Rating: Satisfactory	2.8	3.0	3.1	3.1	3.4	3.0	1.9
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