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Comparison: Minerva Frostrack HP vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Minerva (5%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 7% of the Minerva Frostrack HP. The first tyre test of Minerva Frostrack HP was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Frostrack HP and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Minerva
Frostrack HP
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Number of tests
2
22
Best position
#37
#2
Average position
43.0
6.9
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
63
60

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
80%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
62%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
84%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
78%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
68%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
86%
Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
65%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
82%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
77%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
85%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
81%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
72%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
93%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
71%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
70%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
79%
Price/value
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
58%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View

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