Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (72%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Cinturato Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WR Snowproof has B wet grip rating, whereas 50% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation.