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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 and Pirelli Cinturato Winter, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian WR D4 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 185/65 R15 test, where both the WR D4 and the Cinturato Winter were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (90%) of the Pirelli Cinturato Winter also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Number of tests
26
16
Best position
#2
#3
Average position
6.0
8.4
Latest test
2019
2021
Available sizes
82
58

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 38 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
94%
Dry braking
Nokian WR D4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR D4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Safety
Nokian WR D4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Dry handling
Nokian WR D4
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
94%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian WR D4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR D4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR D4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
90%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR D4
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR D4
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Wet braking
Nokian WR D4
93%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR D4
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Wet handling
Nokian WR D4
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian WR D4
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Snow braking
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Snow handling
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Snow handling - objective
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
95%
Snow traction
Nokian WR D4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Ice
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Ice braking
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR D4
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR D4
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Interior noise
Nokian WR D4
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Noise/Komfort
Nokian WR D4
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Comfort
Nokian WR D4
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
95%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WR D4
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
95%
Mileage
Nokian WR D4
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
85%
Price/value
Nokian WR D4
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
65%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR D4
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
89%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 12 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2019185/65 R15View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
ACEACE
Winter
2018185/65 R15View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View
ADACADAC
Winter
2018205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2018195/65 R15View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2016205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016185/65 R15View

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