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Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs. Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1 (2026)

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato Winter 3

8.0
R16 – R20
VS
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1Budget
ToyoToyo

Observe Winter Sport 1

7.4
R16 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Toyo). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Toyo (71%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has a better rating of 80% compared to 74% of the Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 3 and the Observe Winter Sport 1 were tested.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 3
Toyo
Observe Winter Sport 1
Number of tests
2
2
Best position
#2
#8
Average position
5.5
12.5
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
39
10

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 4 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
85%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
96%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
77%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
78%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
82%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
95%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
81%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
65%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
91%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
97%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
97%
Toyo Observe Winter Sport 1
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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