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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 215/65 R16 among 44 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
126,68 €
in 215/65 R16
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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.

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Your size 215/65 R16 102V XL EAN: 8019227456486 SAP: 4564800
PIRELLI CINTURATO WINTER 3
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 126,68 €
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 215/65 R16 among 44 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 23 measurements · 9 tests
beats 36 of 49
74 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 34 of 49
81 +3,0 %
snow traction 8 tests
beats 38 of 47
88 +3,3 %
snow handling 7 tests
beats 34 of 46
78 +1,9 %
Wet from 25 measurements · 8 tests
beats 55 of 56
99 +10,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 7 tests
beats 54 of 56
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 43 of 47
93 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 7 tests
beats 42 of 47
95 +3,9 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 39 of 45
88 +1,6 %
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 24 of 37
65 +1,1 %
Economy from 11 measurements · 8 tests
beats 37 of 48
78 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 30 of 47
71 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 2 tests
beats 31 of 40
72 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 5 measurements · 6 tests
beats 40 of 47
86 +1,5 %
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 5 tests
beats 37 of 46
85 +1,5 %
ride comfort
beats 28 of 31
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 % Noise and comfort 86 % Economy 78 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 best in the wet in size 215/65 R16 from 8 testov in the wet
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 215/65 R16 2. place of 44 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 215/65 R16

Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 9,8 126,68 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 126,68 € This tyre Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 124,80 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 139,18 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 106,47 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 212,70 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 95,64 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 100,02 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 76,69 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 8.1 91,01 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 88,58 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 99,52 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 94,36 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 104,65 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 90,09 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 81,36 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 94,89 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 95,70 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 92,43 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 74,35 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 105,05 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 7.3 94,61 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 79,33 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 82,38 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 77,23 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 87,38 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 83,95 € Austone SP-901 6.0 54,80 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 56,45 € Goodride SW608 M+S 5.2 89,14 €
5,2 Median 7,6 9,8
1. rank in the group of 29 compared
97 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+2,2 above the group median group median 7,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 This tyre 126,68 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 124,80 € −1,88 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 139,18 € +12,50 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 106,47 € −20,21 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 212,70 € +86,02 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 95,64 € −31,04 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 100,02 € −26,66 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 76,69 € −49,99 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 91,01 € −35,67 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 88,58 € −38,10 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 99,52 € −27,16 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 94,36 € −32,32 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 104,65 € −22,03 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 90,09 € −36,59 €
  15. 14. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 81,36 € −45,32 €
  16. 16. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 94,89 € −31,79 €
  17. 17. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 95,70 € −30,98 €
  18. 17. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 92,43 € −34,25 €
  19. 17. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 74,35 € −52,33 €
  20. 17. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 105,05 € −21,63 €
  21. 21. 7.3 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 SUV 94,61 € −32,07 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 79,33 € −47,35 €
  23. 23. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 82,38 € −44,30 €
  24. 23. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 77,23 € −49,45 €
  25. 25. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 87,38 € −39,30 €
  26. 26. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 83,95 € −42,73 €
  27. 27. 6.0 Austone SP-901 54,80 € −71,88 €
  28. 28. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 56,45 € −70,23 €
  29. 29. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 89,14 € −37,54 €
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
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Eco-standard
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Standard
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Standard-sport
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Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 215/65 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height65 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)102
Speed index (SI)V
Product code4564800
EAN8019227456486
EU energy label Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB 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

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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
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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
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/65 R16.

Current lowest
126,68 €
↘ 4,93 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
121,76 €
27.10.2026
Highest for the period
134,97 €
24.9.2026
134,97 121,76 126,68 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 133,25 € 23.6.2026: 132,99 € 24.6.2026: 132,57 € 25.6.2026: 132,51 € 26.6.2026: 132,46 € 27.6.2026: 132,50 € 30.6.2026: 132,44 € 1.7.2026: 132,23 € 2.7.2026: 132,19 € 3.7.2026: 132,39 € 4.7.2026: 132,52 € 7.7.2026: 132,48 € 8.7.2026: 132,30 € 9.7.2026: 131,89 € 10.7.2026: 131,92 € 11.7.2026: 130,81 € 14.7.2026: 131,33 € 15.7.2026: 130,97 € 16.7.2026: 131,34 € 17.7.2026: 131,38 € 18.7.2026: 130,93 € 21.7.2026: 131,11 € 22.7.2026: 131,37 € 23.7.2026: 131,29 € 23.7.2026: 130,82 € 24.7.2026: 130,81 € 25.7.2026: 130,92 € 28.7.2026: 131,25 € 29.7.2026: 130,97 € 30.7.2026: 130,91 € 31.7.2026: 131,38 € 1.8.2026: 131,29 € 4.8.2026: 131,61 € 5.8.2026: 131,32 € 6.8.2026: 131,51 € 7.8.2026: 131,70 € 8.8.2026: 131,62 € 11.8.2026: 131,55 € 12.8.2026: 131,66 € 13.8.2026: 131,56 € 14.8.2026: 131,49 € 15.8.2026: 131,37 € 18.8.2026: 131,44 € 19.8.2026: 131,12 € 20.8.2026: 130,90 € 21.8.2026: 131,18 € 22.8.2026: 131,30 € 25.8.2026: 132,41 € 26.8.2026: 132,63 € 27.8.2026: 132,73 € 28.8.2026: 131,99 € 29.8.2026: 131,83 € 1.9.2026: 132,02 € 1.9.2026: 131,22 € 1.9.2026: 133,84 € 2.9.2026: 133,65 € 3.9.2026: 133,70 € 4.9.2026: 133,99 € 5.9.2026: 134,08 € 7.9.2026: 134,01 € 8.9.2026: 134,23 € 9.9.2026: 134,07 € 10.9.2026: 134,02 € 10.9.2026: 132,79 € 11.9.2026: 132,76 € 12.9.2026: 132,64 € 15.9.2026: 132,19 € 16.9.2026: 132,04 € 17.9.2026: 132,06 € 18.9.2026: 131,51 € 21.9.2026: 134,04 € 22.9.2026: 134,31 € 23.9.2026: 134,57 € 24.9.2026: 134,18 € 24.9.2026: 130,34 € 24.9.2026: 134,18 € 24.9.2026: 134,97 € 27.10.2026: 121,76 € 28.10.2026: 134,97 € 31.10.2026: 126,68 € 1.11.2026: 130,62 € 1.11.2026: 134,97 € 2.11.2026: 126,68 € 3.11.2026: 127,92 € 4.11.2026: 130,62 € 4.11.2026: 130,63 € 5.11.2026: 132,15 € 5.11.2026: 130,63 € 5.11.2026: 132,15 € 6.11.2026: 130,63 € 6.11.2026: 132,15 € 6.11.2026: 130,63 € 6.11.2026: 132,15 € 7.11.2026: 126,68 € 8.11.2026: 130,62 € 8.11.2026: 126,68 €

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