Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 44
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 18
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead 5 times and the Cinturato All Season SF2 twice. The AllSeasonContact stopped 4.4% shorter in the wet; the Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped 5.4% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Continental AllSeasonContact for regions with frequent rain, cold snaps and regular snow; choose Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 for milder climates prioritizing short dry stops, lower noise and price-led value.
Where the AllSeasonContact is stronger
- Outstanding wet safety: superior wet braking, handling and aquaplaning resistance across tests
- Winter assurance: consistently shorter snow braking and quicker snow handling
- Efficient tendencies with competitive rolling resistance and strong wear in key tests
Where the Cinturato All Season SF2 is stronger
- Best-in-class dry braking across all shared tests
- Refined ride and low external noise levels
- Often lower purchase price with strong value positioning
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
AllSeasonContact vs Cinturato All Season SF2 at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 5 | 2 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 3 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped 5.4% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 10 |
| Wet28 measurements | 24 | The AllSeasonContact stopped 4.4% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 4 |
| Snow21 measurements | 16 | The AllSeasonContact stopped 4.2% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 4 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 was 1.2 dB quieter (6 tests) | 7 |
| Value7 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 by 0.5 | 9.2/10 |
| Owner rating44 and 18 reviews | 82% | The AllSeasonContact by 5 points | 77% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 80% | The AllSeasonContact by 7 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | +8.5% | The AllSeasonContact was dearer in 4 of 5 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 108 | 59 sizes made in both | 64 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 7 tests, 2021 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact | Field | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test | P4 of 12 | P2 of 12 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P3 of 11 | P5 of 11 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P10 of 32 | P14 of 32 | |
| 2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P3 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test | P4 of 10 | P6 of 10 |
Performance profile
17 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 138 | 5.4% | 130 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62.36 | 1.2% | 63.3 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.8 | 0.3% | 62 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 145 | 4.4% | 152 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 100 | 1% | 101 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.49 | 0.9% | 75.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.7 | 2.9% | 45.4 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.08 | 3.6% | 15.65 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.1 | 1.1% | 52.5 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 68.7 | 12.7% | 64.3 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 84 | 4.2% | 88 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.33 | 1.7% | 6.22 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 737 | 1.1% | 747 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 102.3 | 1.2% | 103.6 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 31.7 | 1.9% | 31.1 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 29.41 | 0.1% | 29.44 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.6 | 2.2% | 14.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.78 | 1.2 dB | 70.55 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27,060 | 8.7% | 24,894 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.57 | 0.1% | 7.56 | 3-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact scores 8.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF2 9.2 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact | Category | Cinturato All Season SF2 | ||
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| 50 | Dry | 87 | ||
| 87 | Wet | 77 | ||
| 28 | Comfort | 97 | ||
| 72 | Value | 40 | ||
| 76 | Snow | 51 | ||
| 40 | Ice | 100 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact | Category | Cinturato All Season SF2 | ||
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| 8.2 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8.6 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 8.1 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 8.3 | Handling | 7.1 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 8.2 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.6 | ||
| 8.5 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact
- 82%from 44 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 757,711 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact well overall, with most highlighting strong wet grip and confident snow traction as its key strengths. A sizeable minority also note it is quieter than expected for an all-season tire, with decent comfort and dry grip for everyday driving. The main mixed area is tread life: many report long mileage, but around one in six owners feel wear can be disappointing in hotter conditions. A small number also report punctures, though this is far from a majority view.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring wet-road confidence
- Excellent traction on snow
- Low road noise for an all-season tire
- Good dry grip for normal road driving
- Tread life can be mediocre for some drivers
- Puncture resistance reported as poor by a small minority
- Dry braking feels inconsistent to some
Summarised by AI from 39 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 44 AllSeasonContact reviewsOverall very happy with the performance and the grip especially in wet and winter conditions. In the summer when temperatures are quite high, the tires seem to feel like a cheaper B-brand all season tire with mushy performance especially when cornering at higher speeds. Unfortunately I've had one puncture on the rear, which could have been due to bad road conditions in the south of France but I still find it quiet strange to have the tire so damaged after off-roading on little dusty roads, my GT Radial and Bridgestone's never had this issue. The tires seem to have very little wear after 21000 miles, I think they could easily last another 20000 but I'm probably going to replace them by Michelin's next year.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- 77%from 18 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 182,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 for being notably quiet, with many also reporting low rolling resistance and strong dry and wet grip for everyday driving. Comfort gets favorable mentions too, and a few drivers report slow wear over higher mileages. The main downside is handling feel: around one in three owners mention vague or unstable dry handling, and in winter conditions feedback is mixed, with a similar share reporting weak snow traction and a smaller but notable group citing poor snow braking and wet handling.
- Very low road noise for an all-season tire
- Strong rolling resistance / fuel economy
- Confident dry grip
- Reassuring wet grip
- Vague or unstable dry handling / sidewalls feel soft
- Mixed snow traction, with some finding it slippery
- Poor snow braking in low-grip conditions
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 18 Cinturato All Season SF2 reviewsthis is the best tire i've ever driven in terms of noise! What a pity that the manufacturers cannot develop even quiter all season tires...
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 108 sizes of the AllSeasonContact and 64 of the Cinturato All Season SF2, 59 of them made in both.
| Category | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 108 sizes, 13 to 20 inch | 64 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 59 sizes 175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 47 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B98%C2% | B79%A21% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B59%C32%A8%D1%E1% | B60%C37%A2%D1% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 68-72 dB B52%A48% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 191 of 191 | 95 of 95 |
| On the market since | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus (2017) |
| Replaced by | Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact was the dearer tire in 4 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 8.5% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pitches two premium all-season touring staples against each other: Continental's AllSeasonContact and Pirelli's Cinturato All Season SF2. Across seven shared tests covering compact, midsize and SUV fitments, both tires show clear personalities rather than identical all-rounders.
Continental consistently excels when grip is marginal-wet roads and winter surfaces-while Pirelli brings sharper dry braking, lower noise and often stronger value pricing. The latest SUV-focused 2024 test narrows gaps and even flips a few narratives, but the broader multi-year pattern remains: Continental is the poor-weather specialist; Pirelli is the comfort- and dry-biased all-season with efficiency leanings.
Conclusion
Across the dataset, Continental is the safer bet for mixed or adverse climates: it dominates wet braking (6/7 test wins), wet handling, aquaplaning resistance and nearly all snow metrics, with added wear longevity in the big Auto Bild test. Those advantages are practically meaningful-shorter stops and more stability when it matters most.
Pirelli delivers class-leading dry braking in every shared test, typically runs quieter, and frequently undercuts on price, making it attractive for urban and temperate use where dry-road stopping and refinement matter most. If your winters are mild and you prize quiet comfort and sharp dry response, choose the SF2. If you regularly face rain, slush or snow, the AllSeasonContact offers the broader safety envelope and long-term confidence.
AllSeasonContact vs Cinturato All Season SF2: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead 5 times and the Cinturato All Season SF2 twice. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact scores 8.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF2 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact or the Cinturato All Season SF2?
The AllSeasonContact led 24 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.4% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 led 10 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.4% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact led 16 of the 21 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.2% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 was 1.2 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the AllSeasonContact and 8.6/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 82% from 44 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. 80% of AllSeasonContact owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact was the dearer tire in 4 of them, by 8.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The AllSeasonContact is made in 108 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF2 in 64 (15 to 21 inch). 59 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the AllSeasonContact is graded B for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF2 B and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the AllSeasonContact in 2017. The Cinturato All Season SF2 replaced the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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