Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870 (2026)

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 (90%) than Pirelli (83%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 72% 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.