Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is an Premium-Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Cinturato-Winter-2 VS Wintrac-Pro

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been twelve tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these twelve tests:

  • Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 finished ahead of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro in eight of the tests
  • Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 in four of the tests

While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is better than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.16% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
43.68M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
43.61M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:45.8M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 46.3M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:37.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.9M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:44.5M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.5M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:42.97M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.65M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:44.5M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.7M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:44.4M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.5M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:45.3M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:44.1M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:43.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:44M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.22% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72.74s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72.58s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:64.3s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 63.9s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:80.4s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 79.9s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:71.86s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:74.4s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.5s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during zero dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 0.59% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
113.48Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
114.15Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:121.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:110.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 110.9Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:101.2Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 101.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:120.9Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 7.17% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74.33 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:23 Points ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:100 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 85 Points
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:100 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 2.2% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
41.42M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
42.35M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:55.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.6M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:30.4M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.5M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:34.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.9M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:54M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 57.7M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:28.49M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.43M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:35.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 38.5M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:34.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.4M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:54.6M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 56.9M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:47.5M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 47.4M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:33.6M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 33.2M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:34.2M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 35.4M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:53M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.3M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle in 4.07% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
37.7M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
39.3M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:37.7M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 39.3M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 0.77% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84.07s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
84.72s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:92.5s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.2s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:99s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 99s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:57.97s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.38s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:86.8s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 88.3s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 0.21% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79.1Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
78.93Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:72.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:83.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:81.4Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 81.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:79.2Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 80.1Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during three subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 4.91% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
74.67 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
71 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:29 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:100 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:95 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had 1.75% higher lateral wet grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
7.28m/s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
7.41m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:7.28m/s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.41m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during nine straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 floated at a 2.54% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82.13Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
80.04Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:72.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.4Km/H
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:78.9Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 76.9Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:78.8Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 77.1Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:96.81Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.97Km/H
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:73.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.8Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:94.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 91.1Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:98.5Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.5Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:71.6Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70.1Km/H
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:77.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.7Km/H
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:78.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 75.8Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 slipped out at a 2.55% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3.14m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.06m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.64m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.67m/sec2
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:6.8m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 6.5m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.46m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.59m/sec2
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.7m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.7m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.21m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.17m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.76m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.54m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.54m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.42m/sec2
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:3m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.9m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during ten snow braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.57% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
24.5M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
24.36M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:28.1M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 27M
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:29.3M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.1M
2022 Winter Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:26.4M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:26.4M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:18.57M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.76M
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:10.2M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10.1M
2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:30.7M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:30.7M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:30.9M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.5M
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:31M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.7M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:9.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7M
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:21.9M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 21.7M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 accelerated 4.22% faster than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
5.45s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
5.69s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:5.1s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.4s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:5.79s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.98s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during five snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had 1.31% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
1749.77N
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
1726.93N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2661N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2705N
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2549N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2558N
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:249.7N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 236N
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2848N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2768N
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2198N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2098N
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:1.49N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 1.42N
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:234N ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 238N
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:3257N Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3211N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 1.1% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87.83s
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
88.81s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:85.2s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 84.7s
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:114.9s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 118.5s
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:85s Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 86.32s
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:66.2s ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 65.7s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 0.58% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
55.55Km/H
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
55.23Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:53.7Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.6Km/H
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:59Km/H ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.8Km/H
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:55.3Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4Km/H
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:54.2Km/H Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 54.1Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scored 5.74% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
69.67 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
65.67 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:14 Points ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 17 Points
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:100 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 85 Points
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:95 Points Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points

Snow Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 provided 0.22% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
4.62ms/2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
4.61ms/2
Lateral snow grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Snow Circle: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:4.62ms/2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.61ms/2

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was 2.39% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
3.76m/sec2
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
3.67m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:3.84m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.7m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:3.19m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.23m/sec2
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:3.51m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.39m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:4.48m/sec2 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 4.34m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 stopped the vehicle 1.1% shorter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
17.95M
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
18.15M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:19.8M ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.5M
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:16.1M Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.8M

Subj. Comfort

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65.67 Points
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
63 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Noise

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 measured 0.52% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72.29dB
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
72.67dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:72dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73dB
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:71.7dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.1dB
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:72.4dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.3dB
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:72.8dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.6dB
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:71.1dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.9dB
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:72.7dB ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.5dB
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:73.3dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.3dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 measured 1.01% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68.5dB
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
69.2dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:68.5dB Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 69.2dB

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 is predicted to cover 14.51% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
44357.5KM
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
37919.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:39764KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29978KM
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:52800KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 48800KM
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:38266KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31400KM
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:46600KM Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41500KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during two value tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 proved to have a 11.31% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
12.15Price/1000
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
13.7Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:16.09Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.35Price/1000
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:2.99Price/1000 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.81Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:17.38Price/1000 Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.95Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during seven price tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro cost 13.4% less than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
372.95
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
322.98
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:600 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 515
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:165.99 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 135.89
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:640 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 580
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:172.69 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137.99
2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:158 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:139 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 135
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:735 ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 620

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 had a 1.8% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
8.74kg / t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
8.9kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:8.6kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.1kg / t
2022/23 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:8.9kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.2kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:8.74kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.4kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:8.76kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t
2023 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:8.57kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t
2023 Sports Cars Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:9.1kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.94kg / t
2023 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:9kg / t Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7kg / t
2024 All Season and Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:8.28kg / t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.92kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 used 1.72% less fuel than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
5.7l/100km
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
5.8l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:5.7l/100km Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.8l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro emitted 8.3% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2.

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
73.45mg/km/t
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
67.35mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:73.9mg/km/t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7mg/km/t
2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2:73mg/km/t ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

In total the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has been reviewed 3 times and drivers have given the tire 78% overall.

The Vredestein Wintrac Pro has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tire 87% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.

Best Review for the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Given 74% 225/60 R16 on a combination of roads for 4,000 average miles
Brand new, to replace my old Pirelli Sottozero 3, come at the end of their Life. Dry: These Cinturato Winter 2 are proposed as touring tires, and so they do: compared to the more sporty precursors, the road feedback appears rougher and less direct. Likewise, handling in the dry is poorer, less precise, however decent for a touring tire. Breaking in the dry appears on the other hand fairly good, with more than reasonable stopping distances. Wet: drivability in the wet is not too bad. Wet handling is decent, breaking is good as well as aquaplaning resistance, both in the straight line... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on May 8, 2022
View all Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Given 85% 225/40 R18 W on a combination of roads for 200 average miles
I've had several types / makes of winter tires fitted to different cars over the years (Mini Cooper S, BMW X5's), although this is an initial review and we haven't had any severe weather yet these tires seem excellent and better that I have had in the past (plus this car is more powerful (340bhp) and rear wheel drive...). We've only driven the car in temperatures at zero degC and above but we've had some horrendous weather with heavy rain and high winds, driving with these tires really in both small country roads and main dual carriageways with aquaplane conditions these have been sure... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 151 - tire reviewed on November 30, 2018
View all Vredestein Wintrac Pro driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 performed better in subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow traction, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, snow circle, snow slalom, ice braking, noise, noise, wear, value, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet circle, snow braking, price and abrasion.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.