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CINTURATO WINTER 3

9.8 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/60 R17 among 43 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
196,72 €
in 225/60 R17
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 225/60 R17 103V XL EAN: 8019227461374 SAP: 4613700
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 196,72 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Rating and verdict

How the Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 evaluated

9.8 Outstanding
PTI – Pneutesty Index 9,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/60 R17 among 43 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 23 measurements · 9 tests
beats 42 of 52
82 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 39 of 52
81 +3,0 %
snow traction 8 tests
beats 38 of 44
88 +3,3 %
snow handling 7 tests
beats 38 of 47
78 +1,9 %
Wet from 25 measurements · 8 tests
beats 56 of 57
99 +10,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 7 tests
beats 55 of 57
99 +13,1 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 47 of 48
99 +11,1 %
wet handling 6 tests
beats 46 of 47
99 +5,2 %
Dry from 11 measurements · 8 tests
beats 44 of 48
93 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 7 tests
beats 45 of 48
95 +3,9 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 38 of 46
88 +1,6 %
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 21 of 29
65 +1,1 %
Economy from 11 measurements · 8 tests
beats 43 of 48
91 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 34 of 46
71 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 2 tests
beats 31 of 39
72 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 5 measurements · 6 tests
beats 38 of 46
84 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 5 tests
beats 35 of 45
85 +1,5 %
ride comfort
beats 25 of 28
88 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 99 % Dry 93 % Economy 91 % Noise and comfort 84 % Snow 82 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 225/60 R17 from 8 testov in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 225/60 R17 1. place of 43 rated
🏆 Test winner 3× 1st place in 3 tests counted in PTI
🏆 Top 3 6× 1st–3rd place in 6 tests counted in PTI

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 stands in size 225/60 R17

Compared with 20 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 20 compared
95 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+2,2 above the group median group median 7,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (20)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 This tyre 196,72 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 139,67 € −57,05 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 182,69 € −14,03 €
  4. 4. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 214,52 € +17,80 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W330 WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 144,98 € −51,74 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 107,85 € −88,87 €
  7. 7. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 126,94 € −69,78 €
  8. 8. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 165,11 € −31,61 €
  9. 9. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 163,36 € −33,36 €
  10. 10. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 131,92 € −64,80 €
  11. 11. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 132,17 € −64,55 €
  12. 12. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 122,59 € −74,13 €
  13. 12. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 101,94 € −94,78 €
  14. 12. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2
  15. 15. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 143,70 € −53,02 €
  16. 16. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV 97,96 € −98,76 €
  17. 17. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 112,69 € −84,03 €
  18. 18. 6.1 Toyo Observe EWS1 115,69 € −81,03 €
  19. 19. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 67,31 € −129,41 €
  20. 20. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 80,20 € −116,52 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 225/60 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)103
Speed index (SI)V
Product code4613700
EAN8019227461374
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripA NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread CINTURATO WINTER 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 3×
Wins 2×
Top 3 3×
Average placement 1,3
2026
2. place
Auto Bild winter tire test for SUVs 225/55 R18 2026
10 tyres
Detail →
1. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
Detail →
1. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/50 R17 2026
15 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/60 R17.

Current lowest
196,72 €
↘ 1,78 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
195,82 €
3.8.2026
Highest for the period
207,26 €
7.11.2026
207,26 195,82 196,72 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 200,28 € 25.6.2026: 200,19 € 30.6.2026: 198,03 € 1.7.2026: 200,19 € 1.7.2026: 198,03 € 2.7.2026: 200,19 € 2.7.2026: 198,03 € 2.7.2026: 200,19 € 29.7.2026: 197,31 € 29.7.2026: 196,84 € 31.7.2026: 197,31 € 1.8.2026: 196,84 € 3.8.2026: 195,82 € 8.8.2026: 196,84 € 8.8.2026: 196,36 € 10.8.2026: 195,82 € 15.8.2026: 200,19 € 17.8.2026: 195,82 € 22.8.2026: 200,19 € 24.8.2026: 195,82 € 29.8.2026: 200,19 € 31.8.2026: 195,82 € 5.9.2026: 200,19 € 7.9.2026: 195,82 € 12.9.2026: 200,19 € 14.9.2026: 195,82 € 16.9.2026: 202,90 € 16.9.2026: 200,19 € 5.11.2026: 205,66 € 6.11.2026: 196,72 € 7.11.2026: 207,26 € 7.11.2026: 196,72 € 8.11.2026: 198,35 € 8.11.2026: 196,72 €

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