In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (
Petlas) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Petlas (20%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 94% compared to 14% of the Petlas Snowmaster W651. The first tyre test of Petlas Snowmaster W651 was done in 2016, compared to 2025 when was the Pirelli Cinturato (C3) first tested.