Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Viking WinTech (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Viking (64%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 64% of the Viking WinTech. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the Viking WinTech first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the WinTech were tested. See more mutual tests below.