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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (72%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato Winter was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter and the WR Snowproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 90% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Cinturato Winter is made in Russian Federation and WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Number of tests
16
14
Best position
#3
#5
Average position
8.4
11.1
Latest test
2021
2023
Available sizes
58
60

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 25 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Dry braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Dry handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Dry handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
80%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Dry driving behavior
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
88%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Dry steering response
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
93%
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Wet braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
92%
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Wet handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
84%
Wet handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Snow braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
96%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Snow handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Snow traction
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Snow handling - objective
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Ice
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Ice braking
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Ice lateral guidance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Interior noise
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
98%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Comfort
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
94%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
82%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Fuel efficiency
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
95%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Mileage
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Price/value
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
60%
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
87%
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2021205/55 R16View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2020205/55 R16View

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