71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
64/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
7 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Pirelli Cinturato Winter vs Yokohama BluEarth S34 — 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
50
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
34/100
3 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter — better snow, wet and handling. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth S34 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
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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)
BluEarth S34 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 67 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 70 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 39
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 40 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 64
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 49 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 10 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
BluEarth S34 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 58 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 47 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Cinturato Winter leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Cinturato Winter | BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 43 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter | Yokohama BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 50 |
| Dry | 70 | 73 |
| Wet | 85 | 46 |
| Snow | 84 | 20 |
| Comfort | 33 | 50 |
| Noise | 78 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 62 |
| Handling | 74 | 43 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
50
/ 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 BluEarth S34 is generally viewed as an underwhelming OEM tire that prioritizes low rolling resistance over performance. While dry traction is considered adequate for daily commuting, users frequently report concerns regarding wet weather grip and excessive road noise.
Pros
- Acceptable dry traction for standard commuting
- Low rolling resistance design
Cons
- Poor wet weather performance and traction
- High levels of road noise
- Mediocre handling characteristics
Observations
- Commonly identified as an OEM fitment for the Toyota Prius, where users note that the tire's hard compound may contribute to handling deficiencies.
- Users suggest that the tire's focus on efficiency may be the primary cause for the observed lack of grip in wet conditions.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter | B · Yokohama BluEarth S34 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Pirelli
50
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter — better snow, wet and handling. Pick the Yokohama BluEarth S34 if comfort and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 84 vs 20 on snow.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 85 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter scores 74 vs 43 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama BluEarth S34 scores 50 vs 33 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter
Tire B · Yokohama BluEarth S34
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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.