Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 65% of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT has A rating.