Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Riken Snow (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Riken). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Riken (26%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 26% of the Riken Snow. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Riken Snow first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the Snow were tested. See more mutual tests below.