Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Viking Fourtech Plus

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!

While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is better than the Viking Fourtech Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Key Strengths

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

• Excellent dry braking (up to ~14% shorter vs Viking)
• Best-in-group wet performance: braking, handling, and straight aquaplaning
• Good longevity with lower abrasion and strong projected mileage
• Stable, precise handling with strong snow traction and solid ice braking

Viking Fourtech Plus

• Lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption
• Good value per 1000 km pricing
• Occasional winter and aquaplaning highlights (snow braking, curved aqua)
• Safe, predictable baseline handling in wet and dry for the price

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 and Viking Fourtech Plus.

In total the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has been reviewed 26 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.

The Viking Fourtech Plus has been reviewed times and drivers have given the tire 0% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

Conclusion

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the safer, more rounded performer: class-leading dry and wet stopping distances, stronger wet handling and aquaplaning resistance (straight-line), plus better wear and lower abrasion. Its winter package is competent with strong snow traction and solid ice braking, though snow braking can be merely mid-pack. If your driving prioritizes predictable road manners and short stops in mixed climates, Pirelli is the clear choice.
The Viking FourTech Plus trades ultimate grip for efficiency and value. It trails notably in dry stopping (often by ~14%) and is generally a step behind on wet handling, but counters with lower rolling resistance and fuel consumption, competitive pricing/value scores, and an occasional edge in curved aquaplaning and snow braking. For budget-conscious drivers in milder regions who want low running costs and acceptable year-round safety, Viking is a sensible pick.

Key Differences

• Safety margin: Pirelli consistently stops shorter on dry and wet (e.g., 36.9 m vs 43.1 m dry; 53.5 m vs 55.4 m wet).
• Wet control: Pirelli leads wet handling and circle tests; Viking is satisfactory but less precise.
• Aquaplaning split: Pirelli stronger in straight-line; Viking takes curved aquaplaning once.
• Winter balance: Viking edges snow braking at times; Pirelli offers better snow traction and ice braking.
• Durability: Pirelli shows better wear and notably lower abrasion.
• Costs/efficiency: Viking wins on rolling resistance, fuel use, and headline value; Pirelli carries a higher purchase price.

Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.