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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 205/60 R16 96H
XL
Technical specifications
Description
Masterfully designed to offer first-class safety in winter conditions, Pirelli presents its new CINTURATO™ Winter 3 tyres, awarded the TÜV(2) premium quality seal and specially designed for saloon cars and CUVs.
Leading performance in snow
Enjoy winter with uncompromising safety and control. The brand new CINTURATO™ WINTER 3 tyres offer you leading performance on snow with the best braking performance on snow in their class, tested by Dekra(1) and TÜV(2). They also offer first-class traction on snow, enabling a smooth start, and a high level of handling on snow, as confirmed by the results of the TÜV(2) premium mark.
Outstanding in wet conditions
Excellent responsiveness and control even on wet roads.
Premium tyres offer reliable safety thanks to their excellent grip in wet conditions. The entire model range is rated A-B on the EU label(3) and achieves top marks for longitudinal aquaplaning(2) and wet handling(2).
Pure comfort with low noise levels
Experience first-class acoustic comfort on every journey. CINTURATO™ Winter 3 Tyres ensure a pleasant, quiet driving experience with low noise emissions. Proven by the 100% B-class rating(4) on the EU label.
For more kilometres and longer life
The innovative, redesigned tread of CINTURATO™ WINTER 3 tyres ensures high mileage(5)) and long-lasting performance. This means you can drive longer and further with consistently comfortable handling.
‘V-shaped’ design
Improved braking performance on snow thanks to increased longitudinal traction and grip.
Snow keeper technology
Specially developed tread features hold snow in the grooves to improve snow-on-snow grip for outstanding performance on fresh and soft snow.
Zigzag-shaped centre groove
Improves lateral guidance for safe handling on snow.
High positive/negative ratio
Wide grooves and an increased negative ratio in the tread pattern guarantee excellent performance in wet conditions, aquaplaning and snow.
New tread compound
State-of-the-art polymers and softeners ensure a wide range of applications and offer excellent wet grip, low rolling resistance and high mileage.
Legal information:
(1) Report 24CPCEXT-317 – Comparative tests carried out in February 2025 by DEKRA with tyre size 205/55R16. Pirelli achieved the highest score in snow braking performance with the Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100); in snow traction with the Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100); and in snow handling with the Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100).
(2) TÜV Premium Brand Report No. 713367367 Tests conducted in February–March 2025 by TÜV with tyre size 225/45R17. Pirelli achieved a score of 100 for snow braking performance with the Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3; in snow traction with Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100); and in snow handling with Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100). Pirelli achieved in aquaplaning in a straight line with Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100); and in wet handling with Pirelli Cinturato™ Winter 3 (100).
(3) 100% of the model range has an A-B classification on the EU label. All replacement sizes were rated A-B for wet grip on the EU label.
(4) 100% of the range with B classification on the EU noise label. All replacement sizes were rated B on the EU noise label.
(5) Based on internal testing: Cinturato™ WT3 vs. Cinturato™ WT2 (previous product).
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
The Tyre Labelling Regulation determines the information that must be provided with regard to tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise. Information is also provided on the product's performance in wintery driving conditions.
Regulation EU 1222/2009, which has been in force since 01/11/2012, has been revised and will be replaced from 1 May 2021 by Regulation EU 2020/740, from which point new standards will apply. The assessment categories for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been changed accordingly. The manufacturers' product data sheets, stored in the EU database, can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. It also includes information on snow grip and ice grip for tyres that meet these criteria.
The following tyres are exempt from the regulation:
- Tyres designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990
- Remoulded tyres (until Regulation EU 2020/740 has been widened accordingly)
- Professional off-road tyres
- Racing tyres
- Tyres with additional devices to improve traction, e.g. studded tyres
- Temporary-use spare tyres (T-type tyres)
- Tyres with a speed rating below 80 km/h
- Tyres with a nominal rim diameter of 254 mm or less and 635 mm or more
Pirelli
4563500
205/60 R16 96H
C
Overview of criteria and valuation classes
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A (most efficient) to E (least efficient).
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Please note:
Fuel consumption depends to a great extent on the individual driving style and can be reduced considerably by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. To improve fuel efficiency, tyre pressures must be checked regularly.
Wet grip
Wet grip is categorised in classes A (shortest braking distance - E (longest braking distance).
A car fitted with class A tyres can have a braking distance which is 18 m shorter than that of a car fitted with class E tyres when performing an emergency stop at 80 km/h (in average road grip conditions). *
*Source: wdk Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V. (Professional association of the German rubber industry)
Please note:
Road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution. The EU tyre label categorises extrnal rolling noise in the classes from A (quietest rolling noise level) to C (loudest rolling noise level). This is measured in decibels (dB) and compared to the European noise emission limit values for external tyre rolling noise.
A
The pictogram with the classification "A" shows that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by more than 3 dB.
B
Classification "B" means that the external rolling noise of the tyre falls below the 2016 EU limit value by up to 3 dB.
C
Classification "C" means that the specified limit value has been exceeded.
Grip in snow, winter-suitability
Tyres labelled with the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake, or "3PMSF" symbol, must display a specified braking or traction characteristic on a solid bed of snow in comparison to a standardised reference comparison tyre (a so-called "SRTT" - standard reference test tyre).
Please note:
For all winter and all-year tyres manufactured from 1/1/2018, the Alpine symbol is mandatory. Tyres labelled as such are tested for their snow characteristics in a standardised and globally recognised test procedure and must fulfil specified minimum requirements. These tyres provide particularly good performance with regard to safety and driving control in winter conditions - snow, icy roads and low temperatures.
