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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Comfort
Confidence
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
76%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Exterior noise
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
76%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
84%
Mileage
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
84%

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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
ADACADAC
Winter
2026225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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