Pirelli Cinturato Winter 205/55 R16 91T

The eminent tyre company Pirelli, originally from the Apennine Peninsula, specializes mainly in the production of premium segment rubber. However, some brand models are also found in the middle class. One of these is the Pirelli Cinturato Winter friction tyre from the 2016 model range.

Abundance of lamellas

The tyre tread has a directional pattern, which is streaked along and across with a great many sipes(the Italian manufacturer claims that their number is about twice that of its closest competitors). In fact, this allows you to significantly "pump" the braking efficiency and enhance traction when driving on a slippery or wet roadway due to the flexibility of the sipes.

Drainage

The central part of the tread is separated from the shoulder zones by two drainage channels. Smaller grooves diverge from the centre to the edges of the tyre contact patch, expanding in parallel, which is done for faster and more efficient removal of melted snow and dirt. Accordingly, rubber does not have a tendency to hydroplaning, and its stability on a wet roadway also increases significantly.

wear indicator

An interesting feature of the model is the presence of a wear indicator in the form of the inscription "Now snow". With a tread remaining of about 4 mm, the phrase is transformed into "No snow", hinting to the owner that the residual tread depth no longer provides optimal grip on a snowy road. However, on asphalt, tyres can continue to be used up to the minimum permitted wear value.

Comfortable trips

In terms of noise characteristics, Pirelli Cinturato Winter can be safely put on a par with quiet summer tyres. Praise is also deserved by the softness and elasticity of rubber, as a result of which winter trips on it are accompanied by a high level of comfort.