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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Viking) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). 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 Viking WinTech was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinTech and the Cinturato Winter 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Viking
WinTech
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter 2
Number of tests
6
22
Best position
#11
#2
Average position
20.8
6.9
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
59
61

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 27 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Viking WinTech
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Dry braking
Viking WinTech
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Dry handling
Viking WinTech
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
92%
Wet
Confidence
Viking WinTech
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Viking WinTech
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Viking WinTech
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Wet braking
Viking WinTech
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Wet circle cornering
Viking WinTech
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Wet handling
Viking WinTech
90%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Snow
Confidence
Viking WinTech
94%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Snow braking
Viking WinTech
95%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
93%
Snow handling
Viking WinTech
96%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Snow traction
Viking WinTech
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Snow cornering
Viking WinTech
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Ice
Confidence
Viking WinTech
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Ice Braking
Viking WinTech
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Viking WinTech
99%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Exterior noise
Viking WinTech
97%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
97%
Interior noise
Viking WinTech
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
96%
Costs
Confidence
Viking WinTech
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Mileage
Viking WinTech
91%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Fuel Consumption
Viking WinTech
84%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Tyre Weight
Viking WinTech
84%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
95%
Other
Confidence
Viking WinTech
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%
Abrasion
Viking WinTech
89%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
98%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2024215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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