Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Viking Fourtech Plus
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 1
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 5 times and the Fourtech Plus not once. The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 14.4% shorter in the dry; the Fourtech Plus stopped 3.7% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 for the best all-round safety, wet/dry braking, precise handling and durability. Opt for Viking Fourtech Plus if upfront price and efficiency are top priorities and you drive moderately, with occasional snow but limited high-speed wet demands.
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Consistently shorter wet and dry braking (often 10-15% advantage)
- Confident wet and dry handling with strong aquaplaning resistance
- Good wear and low abrasion for long life
Where the Fourtech Plus is stronger
- Strong snow braking performance in multiple tests
- Lower rolling resistance and fuel use in some sizes
- Competitive purchase price and better value score
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.
Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Fourtech Plus at a glance
| Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Gap | Fourtech Plus |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry7 measurements | 7 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 14.4% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 0 |
| Wet16 measurements | 14 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 6.3% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 1 |
| Snow10 measurements | 7 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 averaged a 3.3% higher speed on the snow handling course (2 tests) | 3 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 2 | 1 | |
| Value8 measurements | 5 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 4% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.6/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 1.4 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 1 reviews | 84% | Too close to call | 84% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +30.4% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 70 | 30 sizes made in both | 51 |
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 5 tests, 2024 to 2025
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 | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Field | Fourtech Plus |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P9 of 10 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P3 of 30 | P21 of 30 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P3 of 16 | P8 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P5 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P2 of 37 | P10 of 37 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato All Season SF3
Fourtech Plus
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Cinturato All Season SF3
Fourtech Plus
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.
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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| 123 | 14.4% | 144 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.5 | 1.1% | 57.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 150 | 6.3% | 160 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 127 | 2.3% | 130 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.8 | 5% | 44.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.97 | 4.1% | 13.51 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.3 | 3.9% | 47.5 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9.5 | 4% | 9.3 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66 | 3.7% | 64 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 432 | 4.4% | 420 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33.7 | 3.3% | 32.7 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.7 | 11.5% | 12.3 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 51 | 1.9% | 52 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.33 | = | 71.33 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 27,878 | 4% | 26,781 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.17 | 0.9% | 8.1 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.38 | 4.5% | 5.15 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60 | 13% | 69 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 723 | 5% | 761 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Cinturato All Season SF3 scores 9.6 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
| Cinturato All Season SF3 | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| 98 | Dry | 32 | ||
| 99 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 77 | Comfort | 30 | ||
| 51 | Value | 56 | ||
| 82 | Snow | 61 | ||
| 60 | Ice | 26 | ||
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
| Cinturato All Season SF3 | Category | Fourtech Plus | ||
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| 8.9 | Dry Grip | 8 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Wear | - | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 9 | ||
| 8.6 | Snow Grip | 10 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- 84%from 73 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 578,592 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highly, with the bulk of feedback praising its dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by over half of reviewers) and an easy, confidence-inspiring feel for year-round use. Around a third of owners also highlight strong snow traction for an all-season tire, alongside generally low road noise and good ride comfort. A small minority report vibration/balancing issues, while roughly one in six mention steering feel is a bit soft or less direct than sportier or summer-focused alternatives; aquaplaning feedback is more mixed.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring confidence in the rain
- High dry grip for an all-season tire
- Impressive snow traction for winter days
- Generally low road noise, especially at cruising speeds
- Vibration or balancing/run-out problems reported by some owners
- Steering feel can be a bit soft or less direct than alternatives
- Aquaplaning resistance gets mixed reports in standing water
Summarised by AI from 70 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviewsGreat tires! In autumn and winter conditions, I found them better than the Continental TS860 in mud and snow, but worse on ice.
In summer, compared with the Continental PremiumContact 6, they offered better aquaplaning resistance, but slightly worse wet grip and overall handling. Lateral stability was by far their weakest point compared with my old Conti.
These were my first all-season tires, a bit of a gamble for me, but overall, I would recommend them. After 40,000 km over two years, they are showing some wear, so I plan to replace them by 50,000 km to stay on the safe side. My original plan was to use them for 40,000–60,000 km and less than four years.
Viking Fourtech Plus
- 84%from 1 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 1 Fourtech Plus reviewsA good all season tire with excellent braking and grip on snow, like a winter tire. High comfort and low noise.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 70 sizes of the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 51 of the Fourtech Plus, 30 of them made in both.
| Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Fourtech Plus |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch | 51 sizes, 13 to 19 inch |
| Made in both | 30 sizes 185/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17and 18 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A95%B5% | B70%C30% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C36% | C59%D41% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B95%A5% | 71-72 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 73 of 73 | 56 of 56 |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) | - |
| Awards | Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 30.4% 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 comparison pits Pirelli's premium-touring Cinturato All Season SF3 against Viking's budget-friendly Fourtech Plus-two all-season options aimed at very different buyers. Across five shared tests from Auto Bild, ADAC and broader market overviews, the Pirelli consistently finishes near the top while the Viking lands mid-pack.
The data reveals a clear pattern: the SF3 dominates safety-critical wet and dry metrics with notably shorter braking distances and higher handling speeds, while the Fourtech Plus finds its best moments in snow braking and efficiency/value. If you prioritize balanced year-round performance and confidence at speed, Pirelli sets the tone; if upfront price and economy matter most, Viking makes a case-albeit with compromises.
Conclusion
Pirelli's SF3 is the stronger all-rounder and the safer choice in most real-world scenarios. It wins every shared test, leads dry and wet braking by double-digit percentages in several sizes (e.g., up to ~14% shorter dry and ~13% shorter wet in key results), and pairs this with precise handling, good comfort, solid wear and low abrasion. Aquaplaning resistance is generally better too, with only the occasional curved-aqua exception.
Viking's Fourtech Plus counters with lower running costs in some tests (better rolling resistance/fuel) and repeat wins in snow braking, but it trails in wet safety and dry precision-areas that carry greater day-to-day risk. For drivers who often see heavy rain, fast motorway use, or value sharp control, choose the Pirelli. Budget-focused drivers in milder climates with occasional snow who can accept longer wet/dry stops may consider the Viking.
Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Fourtech Plus: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 or the Viking Fourtech Plus the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 5 times and the Fourtech Plus not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato All Season SF3 scores 9.6 and the Fourtech Plus 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato All Season SF3 or the Fourtech Plus?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 14 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.3% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 7 of the 7 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 14.4% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 7 of the 10 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 3.3% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 4% longer in the wear tests (2 tests); the Fourtech Plus used 4.5% less fuel (2 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 9/10 for the Fourtech Plus.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Fourtech Plus 84% from 1.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 30.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 is made in 70 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the Fourtech Plus in 51 (13 to 19 inch). 30 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Cinturato All Season SF3 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Fourtech Plus B and C.
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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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