Tests 71 · 30 tests Owners 79 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (dry braking)
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Vredestein Wintrac Pro vs Pirelli Cinturato Winter — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Wintrac Pro is ahead, 75–66
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Tests 63 · 5 tests Owners 69 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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77
Dry
Wintrac Pro +1463Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 74 60 Reviews found online 81 67 Dry Braking (% of best) 100% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 96% 97% -
82
Wet
Wintrac Pro +478Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 82 79 Reviews found online 83 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 94% 84% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
78
Snow
Wintrac Pro +375Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 77 76 Reviews found online 78 73 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 99% 100% Snow Traction (% of best) 98% 100% -
71
Comfort
Wintrac Pro +1160Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 66 54 Reviews found online 79 68 -
66
Noise
Cinturato Winter +773Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 59 77 Reviews found online 76 – -
65
Treadwear
Wintrac Pro +1451Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Professional tests (TWG score) 59 42 Reviews found online 75 64 -
79
Handling
Wintrac Pro +1069Why this score
Source Wintrac Pro Cinturato Winter Reviews found online 79 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Wintrac Pro | Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 66 |
| Dry | 77 | 63 |
| Wet | 82 | 78 |
| Snow | 78 | 75 |
| Comfort | 71 | 60 |
| Noise | 66 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 51 |
| Handling | 79 | 69 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Wintrac Pro
66
/ 100
Cinturato Winter
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Wintrac Pro | Cinturato Winter | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 96% #11/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 96% #9/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 97% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 81% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +11.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #7/10 · 2024 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tyre Test | 99% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.9 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 52% #5/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 68% #18/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −15.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 70% #15/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 41% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +29.4 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 81% #8/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 40% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +41.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 8% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | +17.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #9/15 · 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −5.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 99% #4/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 100% #3/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 98% #3/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 90% #9/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | −9.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 93% #6/8 · 2023 Autozurnal Winter Tire Test R17 | 50% #12/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +42.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #3/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 40% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +50.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 80% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 58% #5/8 · 2022 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | 40% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tyre Test | +17.8 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test | 0% #20/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #4/10 · 2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 84% #10/10 · 2021 AMS Winter Tyre Test | +10.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/20 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Wintrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High-speed stability and responsive steering feedback
- Strong performance in cold, dry conditions
Cons
- Noticeable increase in fuel consumption/rolling resistance
- Potential for accelerated tread wear if used in warmer temperatures
- Occasional reports of noise or 'squealing' during hard cornering in dry conditions
Tire B Cinturato Winter
Pros
- Amazing snow and ice grip
- Strong and reliable wet weather performance
- Good initial noise levels and overall ride comfort
Cons
- Average to deteriorating dry grip and emergency braking performance
- Increases significantly in noise as the tire ages
- Soft sidewalls affect handling precision
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro | B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro — better dry, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato Winter if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 77 vs 63 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 65 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 71 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Wintrac Pro scores 79 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.