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Comparison: Royal Black Royalwinter UHP vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 (2026)

Royal Black Royalwinter UHPBudget
RoyalRoyal

Black Royalwinter UHP

1.6
R13
VS
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato Winter 3

9.3
R16 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Royal) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Royal (49%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has a better rating of 93% compared to 16% of the Royal Black Royalwinter UHP. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Black winter UHP and the Cinturato Winter 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Royal
Black Royalwinter UHP
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 3
Number of tests
2
4
Best position
#15
#1
Average position
25.5
3.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
37
39

Performance comparison

Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
64%
Royal
Black Royalwinter UHP
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
88%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 3
Noise Exterior
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
64%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
88%
Economy
Confidence
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
91%
Royal
Black Royalwinter UHP
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
75%
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 3
Mileage
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
75%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2026225/50 R17View

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