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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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 WinterContact TS 870 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 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Continental
WinterContact TS 870
Number of tests
22
17
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
6.9
1.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
37
80

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
93%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
96%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
95%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
94%

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
63%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
89%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
82%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
88%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
90%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
100%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
99%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
84%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
87%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
56%
Continental WinterContact TS 870
78%

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Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 9 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Winter
2023225/45 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Winter
2022225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2022225/45 R19View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Winter
2022225/45 R17View

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