71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
64/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
7 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
2 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 85 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 90 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 27
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 60 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 75 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 80 |
| Dry | 70 | 80 |
| Wet | 85 | 85 |
| Snow | 84 | 90 |
| Comfort | 33 | 60 |
| Noise | 78 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 85 |
| Handling | 74 | 75 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter is generally regarded as a highly capable winter tire, particularly excelling in wet, icy, and snowy conditions. While users praise its initial comfort and winter-weather traction, there is a consensus that performance, particularly regarding dry-road grip and noise levels, tends to degrade noticeably as the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional traction on snow and ice
- Strong performance in wet conditions
- Competitive pricing compared to premium rivals
- Comfortable ride quality when new
Cons
- Noticeable increase in road noise over time
- Average to poor dry-road handling and emergency braking
- Significant degradation of performance characteristics after several seasons
- Soft sidewall construction affecting steering feedback
Observations
- Users driving smaller, efficiency-focused vehicles like the Toyota Prius report high satisfaction with the tire's wet and icy road performance.
- Drivers note that the tire's soft sidewall design may not be ideal for those seeking sharp, sporty handling characteristics.
The Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 is highly regarded for its robust performance in severe winter conditions, offering reliable traction on snow, ice, and slush. While users praise its winter capabilities, they note that the tire's soft compound and stud configuration result in increased road noise and reduced handling precision on dry pavement.
Pros
- Excellent grip and traction on snow and ice
- Strong performance in slushy conditions
- Durable tread life over multiple seasons
- Effective stud retention during normal driving
Cons
- High levels of road noise on dry or wet tarmac
- Increased stopping distances on dry surfaces
- Noticeable tire flex or 'tilting' during spirited cornering
- Potential for stud loss under heavy driving conditions
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance is particularly enhanced when paired with 4x4 drivetrain systems.
- The soft compound is noted to be more noticeable during city driving and maneuvers over uneven surfaces like tram tracks.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter | B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Pirelli
80
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 60 vs 33 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 85 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 80 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 90 vs 84 on snow.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Tire B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.