The 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test has tested nine popular all season tires in 215/55 R17.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph
Wet Braking: 62.1 → 0.0 mph
Snow Braking: 31.1 → 0.0 mph

Dry

The test measures the stopping distance of tires on a dry surface. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed the best with a braking distance of 118ft, while the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert had the longest distance at 137ft, indicating a variance in dry braking performance among different tire brands.

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	118 ft	Best	0 mph
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	120 ft	+2 ft	11 mph
3Kleber Quadraxer 3	122 ft	+4 ft	14 mph
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	123 ft	+5 ft	16 mph
5Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	124 ft	+6 ft	18 mph
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	126 ft	+8 ft	20 mph
7Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	129 ft	+11 ft	24 mph
8Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	130 ft	+12 ft	24 mph
9Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	137 ft	+19 ft	30 mph

The difference between best and worst was 16.1% (19 ft ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 would still be travelling at 30 mph when the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Evaluating the handling characteristics under dry conditions, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed similarly with times around 83.5s and 83.6s respectively, whereas the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lagged at 85.5s.

Dry Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Kinergy 4S2	83.5 s	Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	83.6 s	+0.10 s
3Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	84 s	+0.50 s
4Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	84.2 s	+0.70 s
5Michelin CrossClimate 2	84.3 s	+0.80 s
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	84.3 s	+0.80 s
7Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	84.5 s	+1.00 s
8Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	85.3 s	+1.80 s
9Kleber Quadraxer 3	85.5 s	+2.00 s

All the tires in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Wet

In wet conditions, the braking distances ranged from 134ft for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 to 161ft for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, showing a notable difference in wet braking efficiency among the tires tested.

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	134 ft	Best	0 mph
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2	141 ft	+7 ft	18 mph
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	143 ft	+9 ft	20 mph
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	143 ft	+9 ft	20 mph
5Michelin CrossClimate 2	143 ft	+9 ft	20 mph
6Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	143 ft	+9 ft	21 mph
7Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	144 ft	+10 ft	22 mph
8Kleber Quadraxer 3	151 ft	+17 ft	27 mph
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	161 ft	+27 ft	33 mph

The difference between best and worst was 20.1% (27 ft ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 would still be travelling at 33 mph when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

This test assessed the tires' handling performance on a wet track. Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 were on the higher end with times over 101s, while Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a better time at 94.4s.

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	94.4 s	Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	98.5 s	+4.10 s
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	98.6 s	+4.20 s
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	99.9 s	+5.50 s
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	100.8 s	+6.40 s
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	101.6 s	+7.20 s
7Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	101.8 s	+7.40 s
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	102.5 s	+8.10 s
9Kleber Quadraxer 3	102.8 s	+8.40 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.9% (8.4 s).

Tires were tested on a wet circular track with times ranging from 15.6s for Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 to 16.4s for Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, depicting a small variance in performance.

Wet Circle
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	15.6 s	Best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	15.6 s	Best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	15.6 s	Best
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	16 s	+0.40 s
4Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	16 s	+0.40 s
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	16.2 s	+0.60 s
7Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	16.3 s	+0.70 s
8Kleber Quadraxer 3	16.4 s	+0.80 s
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	16.4 s	+0.80 s

The difference between best and worst was 5.1% (0.8 s).

The test measures aquaplaning resistance, with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 achieving the highest speed of 52.3 mph, contrasting with Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus which were below 47 mph.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	52.3 mph	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	50.8 mph	-1.5 mph
3Kleber Quadraxer 3	50.8 mph	-1.5 mph
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	50.4 mph	-1.9 mph
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	49.7 mph	-2.6 mph
6Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	48.1 mph	-4.2 mph
7Hankook Kinergy 4S2	47.8 mph	-4.5 mph
8Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	46.2 mph	-6.1 mph
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	46.1 mph	-6.2 mph

The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (6.2 mph).

Snow

Snow braking distances ranged from 82ft for Kleber Quadraxer 3 to 87ft for Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, indicating the tires' varying efficiency in snowy conditions.

Snow Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Kleber Quadraxer 3	82 ft	Best	0 mph
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	82 ft	0 ft	7 mph
3Michelin CrossClimate 2	83 ft	+1 ft	9 mph
4Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	83 ft	+1 ft	10 mph
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	84 ft	+2 ft	12 mph
5Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	84 ft	+2 ft	12 mph
7Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	84 ft	+2 ft	13 mph
8Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	84 ft	+2 ft	14 mph
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	87 ft	+5 ft	20 mph

The difference between best and worst was 6.4% (5 ft ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 80 mph, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 would still be travelling at 20 mph when the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The force required to move the tires on snow varied, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 requiring 2727N and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 requiring only 2442N, showing a difference in snow traction among the tires.

Snow Traction
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	613 lbf	Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3	604 lbf	-9 lbf
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	599 lbf	-14 lbf
4Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	593 lbf	-20 lbf
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	576 lbf	-37 lbf
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	575 lbf	-38 lbf
7Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	565 lbf	-48 lbf
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	560 lbf	-53 lbf
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	549 lbf	-64 lbf

The difference between best and worst was 10.5% (64 lbf).

In snow handling, Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had the longest time at 56.9s, while Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 performed better with times around 51.5s and 51.8s respectively.

Snow Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	51.5 s	Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3	51.8 s	+0.30 s
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	53.3 s	+1.80 s
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	53.5 s	+2.00 s
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	54.4 s	+2.90 s
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	55.3 s	+3.80 s
7Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	56.5 s	+5.00 s
8Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	56.9 s	+5.40 s
9Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	57 s	+5.50 s

The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (5.5 s).

This test evaluated the tires' agility in snowy conditions, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieving the highest value of 3.99m/sec^2, contrasting with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 at 3.51m/sec^2.

Snow Slalom
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	13.1 ft/s²	Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3	13.1 ft/s²	0.0 ft/s²
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	12.2 ft/s²	-0.9 ft/s²
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	12.2 ft/s²	-0.9 ft/s²
5Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	12.1 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2	12.0 ft/s²	-1.1 ft/s²
7Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	12.0 ft/s²	-1.1 ft/s²
8Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	11.9 ft/s²	-1.2 ft/s²
9Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	11.5 ft/s²	-1.6 ft/s²

The difference between best and worst was 12% (1.6 ft/s²).

Comfort

The comfort ratings were subjective, with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scoring 12 points, the highest among the tires, and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scoring the lowest at 6 points.

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	12 Points	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	11 Points	-1.00 Points
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2	10 Points	-2.00 Points
4Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	9 Points	-3.00 Points
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	9 Points	-3.00 Points
6Kleber Quadraxer 3	8 Points	-4.00 Points
7Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	7 Points	-5.00 Points
7Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	7 Points	-5.00 Points
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	6 Points	-6.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 50% (6 Points).

Noise levels varied with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 being the quietest at 64dB and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 being the loudest at 69dB, indicating a difference in noise comfort among the tires.

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	64 dB	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	65 dB	+1.00 dB
3Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	66 dB	+2.00 dB
4Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	67 dB	+3.00 dB
4Kleber Quadraxer 3	67 dB	+3.00 dB
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2	68 dB	+4.00 dB
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	68 dB	+4.00 dB
8Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	69 dB	+5.00 dB
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	69 dB	+5.00 dB

The difference between best and worst was 7.8% (5 dB).

Value

Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 6.73kg/t, while Pirelli had the highest at 8.75kg/t. It's important to note that the Pirelli tire was the SEAL inside puncture resistant version which is a heavier tire with higher rolling resistance than the standard tire.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	6.73 kg/t	Best	$0
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3	7 kg/t	+0.27 kg/t	$12
3Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	7.14 kg/t	+0.41 kg/t	$18
4Kleber Quadraxer 3	7.4 kg/t	+0.67 kg/t	$29
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	7.52 kg/t	+0.79 kg/t	$34
6Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	7.8 kg/t	+1.07 kg/t	$47
7Firestone Multiseason GEN 02	8 kg/t	+1.27 kg/t	$55
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2	8.02 kg/t	+1.29 kg/t	$56
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	8.75 kg/t	+2.02 kg/t	$88

The difference between best and worst was 30% (2.02 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 uses about 25 gal ($88) more fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

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Annual Mileage

12,000 mi

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Fuel Price

$3.60/gal

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Results

Consistent strong performance across all criteria. No compromises required. Test winner.

Dry96.7%

Wet96.4%

Snow96.7%

Comfort83.9%

Rolling Resistance96.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	126 ft	+8 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 9	83.6 s	+0.10 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	143 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 9	98.5 s	+4.10 s
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	15.6 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 9	49.7 mph	-2.6 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	82 ft	0 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 9	599 lbf	-14 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	4^th / 9	53.5 s	+2.00 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	3^rd / 9	12.2 ft/s²	-0.9 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 9	9 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 9	69 dB	+5.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 9	7 kg/t	+0.27 kg/t

EU Label: B/B/70
3PMSF: Yes

Excellent in snow and dry conditions. Moderate wet performance but has low rolling resistance. Efficient.

Dry99.5%

Wet94.4%

Snow99.7%

Comfort95.1%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	118 ft	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	84.3 s	+0.80 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	143 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 9	101.6 s	+7.20 s
Wet CircleLower is better	6^th / 9	16.2 s	+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 9	50.4 mph	-1.9 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	83 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 9	613 lbf	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better	1^st / 9	51.5 s	Best in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better	1^st / 9	13.1 ft/s²	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 9	11 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 9	65 dB	+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 9	6.73 kg/t	Best in this discipline

EU Label: B/B/71
3PMSF: Yes

Older model but performs well on wet and dry roads. Cost-effective, securing a strong third place.

Dry98%

Wet95.3%

Snow94.7%

Comfort88.7%

Rolling Resistance83.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 9	123 ft	+5 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 9	83.5 s	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	141 ft	+7 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 9	99.9 s	+5.50 s
Wet CircleLower is better	4^th / 9	16 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 9	47.8 mph	-4.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 9	576 lbf	-37 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	54.4 s	+2.90 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	6^th / 9	12.0 ft/s²	-1.1 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 9	10 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	68 dB	+4.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 9	8.02 kg/t	+1.29 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes

Exceptional on snow, strong on dry roads. Significant weaknesses in wet conditions, not recommended.

Dry97.2%

Wet92.2%

Snow99.4%

Comfort81.1%

Rolling Resistance91%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	122 ft	+4 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	9^th / 9	85.5 s	+2.00 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	151 ft	+17 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	9^th / 9	102.8 s	+8.40 s
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 9	16.4 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 9	50.8 mph	-1.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	82 ft	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 9	604 lbf	-9 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 9	51.8 s	+0.30 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	2^nd / 9	13.1 ft/s²	0.0 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 9	8 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 9	67 dB	+3.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 9	7.4 kg/t	+0.67 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes

Note: This was the SEAL version of the tire which gave it a higher than usual rolling resistance.

Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place.

Dry98.5%

Wet98.5%

Snow92.5%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance76.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	120 ft	+2 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	7^th / 9	84.5 s	+1.00 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	134 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 9	98.6 s	+4.20 s
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	15.6 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 9	50.8 mph	-1.5 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	87 ft	+5 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	9^th / 9	549 lbf	-64 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	6^th / 9	55.3 s	+3.80 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	4^th / 9	12.2 ft/s²	-0.9 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 9	12 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 9	64 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 9	8.75 kg/t	+2.02 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/68
3PMSF: Yes

Balanced but not exceptional. Could improve on wet grip and braking power.

Dry95.2%

Wet94.5%

Snow94.7%

Comfort76.2%

Rolling Resistance89.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	129 ft	+11 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	84.3 s	+0.80 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	143 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	100.8 s	+6.40 s
Wet CircleLower is better	4^th / 9	16 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 9	46.2 mph	-6.1 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 9	575 lbf	-38 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 9	53.3 s	+1.80 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	8^th / 9	11.9 ft/s²	-1.2 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	7^th / 9	7 Points	-5.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	68 dB	+4.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 9	7.52 kg/t	+0.79 kg/t

EU Label: CB/72
3PMSF: Yes

Balanced performance in all areas, but notably weak in lateral aquaplaning and dry braking.

Dry95.2%

Wet97.2%

Snow94.3%

Comfort76.9%

Rolling Resistance84.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	130 ft	+12 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 9	84.2 s	+0.70 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	144 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 9	94.4 s	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	15.6 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 9	48.1 mph	-4.2 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 9	83 ft	+1 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	4^th / 9	593 lbf	-20 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	8^th / 9	56.9 s	+5.40 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	7^th / 9	12.0 ft/s²	-1.1 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	7^th / 9	7 Points	-5.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 9	67 dB	+3.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 9	8 kg/t	+1.27 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes

Excellent for those concerned about aquaplaning. Limited on snow and long dry braking distance.

Dry92%

Wet94.4%

Snow92.2%

Comfort86%

Rolling Resistance94.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	137 ft	+19 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	8^th / 9	85.3 s	+1.80 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	143 ft	+9 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	7^th / 9	101.8 s	+7.40 s
Wet CircleLower is better	7^th / 9	16.3 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 9	52.3 mph	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 9	565 lbf	-48 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	9^th / 9	57 s	+5.50 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	9^th / 9	11.5 ft/s²	-1.6 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 9	9 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 9	66 dB	+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 9	7.14 kg/t	+0.41 kg/t

EU Label: C/C/72
3PMSF: Yes

Affordable, acceptable in snow but lacks grip on wet roads.

Dry97.2%

Wet90%

Snow93.2%

Comfort71.4%

Rolling Resistance86.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	124 ft	+6 ft
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 9	84 s	+0.50 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	161 ft	+27 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 9	102.5 s	+8.10 s
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 9	16.4 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 9	46.1 mph	-6.2 mph
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	84 ft	+2 ft
Snow TractionHigher is better	8^th / 9	560 lbf	-53 lbf
Snow HandlingLower is better	7^th / 9	56.5 s	+5.00 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	5^th / 9	12.1 ft/s²	-1.0 ft/s²
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	9^th / 9	6 Points	-6.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 9	69 dB	+5.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 9	7.8 kg/t	+1.07 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/72
3PMSF: Yes

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tataradi Nov 6, 2023 archived

Ok. 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Wet Braking 1st
Wet Circle 1st
Subj. Comfort 1st
Noise 1st
Rolling Resistance 1st
Placed 5th, with comment "Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place." High rolling resistance? Please, read again Rolling Resistance test. 1st!
And, all-season tires are not winter tires. People who live in snowy areas will certainly not buy all-season tires. Therefore, the fact that they are not very good in the snow should not push them to the fifth place.
It is the only tire to win in five categories.
In my opinion, they should be the first.

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1. TireReviews tataradi Nov 6, 2023 archived
  
  There was an issue with the rolling resistance table, that's been updated and it was last in that test.
  But i agree with you, the German testers care too much about the snow performance in their scoring system.
  
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2. TireReviews tataradi Nov 6, 2023 archived
  
  Also worth noting that the rolling resistance was affected as it was the seal inside version of the tire
  
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