Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 87% · 3
The Cinturato All Season SF3 and the Quatrac Pro 2 have met in 3 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry; the Quatrac Pro 2 stopped 10.2% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 for regular snow, shorter wet stops and lower measured noise. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 for its longer projected tread life and stronger dry braking in the tested 225/45 R17 size.
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Shorter dry braking in Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 tests
- Longer projected tread life and less abrasion in Auto Bild's all-season test
- Strong aquaplaning results in Auto Bild's all-season test
Where the Quatrac Pro 2 is stronger
- Shorter snow braking in both full tests
- Shorter wet braking in both full tests
- Lower measured pass-by noise in both full tests
Conclusion
The shared results favor different priorities rather than one tire in every condition. In Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test, both finish second and earn an exemplary verdict. Its 30-tire braking test puts the Pirelli second and the Vredestein sixth, using the same dry and wet braking figures as the main test. In Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV test, the order reverses: the Vredestein shares second, while the Pirelli is fifth. Those rankings need the individual measurements alongside them.
The Pirelli's dry stops are about 5% shorter in Auto Bild's 225/45 R17 tests, but the SUV test finds virtually no difference. Its projected tread life is about 11% longer in the main test, with roughly 31% less measured abrasion. It also performs better in that test's aquaplaning measurements, particularly on a curve. This is not a universal aquaplaning advantage: the SUV test finds the two level in a straight line and gives the Vredestein the curved-course lead. Rolling resistance changes order between the two full tests, so neither has a consistent advantage there.
The Vredestein has the stronger case where snow braking matters. It stops about 8% shorter in Auto Bild's all-season test and about 12% shorter in Auto Bild Allrad's SUV test; it also leads both snow slaloms. Snow traction and handling are less settled, with the SUV test giving the Pirelli better traction and finding their handling speeds virtually identical. Wet braking consistently favors the Vredestein, though by only about 1% in the smaller size and 2% in the SUV size. Its lower pass-by noise also repeats. Choose the Vredestein if regular snow, wet stops and lower measured noise take priority. The Pirelli makes more sense if dry braking in the smaller size and longer tread life matter more, particularly where snow is less frequent.
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 Quatrac Pro 2 at a glance
| Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Gap | Quatrac Pro 2 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 1 | 1 level | 1 |
| Dry5 measurements | 4 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 1 |
| Wet11 measurements | 5 | The Quatrac Pro 2 stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 6 |
| Snow8 measurements | 2 | The Quatrac Pro 2 stopped 10.2% shorter on snow (2 tests) | 6 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 0 | The Quatrac Pro 2 was 2.5 dB quieter (2 tests) | 3 |
| Value4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.6/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 0.2 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 3 reviews | 84% | The Quatrac Pro 2 by 3 points | 87% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +1.7% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 1 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 70 | 24 sizes made in both | 43 |
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 3 tests in 2026
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 | Quatrac Pro 2 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P2 of 30 | P6 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test | P5 of 12 | P2 of 12 |
Performance profile
14 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Cinturato All Season SF3
Quatrac Pro 2
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 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 2 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
Quatrac Pro 2
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
Cinturato All Season SF3
Quatrac Pro 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Quatrac Pro 2 87% from 3. 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.
| Measurement | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Gap | Quatrac Pro 2 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 124 | 3.5% | 128 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 65.3 | 0.2% | 65.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 153 | 1.6% | 150 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 48.2 | 0.1% | 48.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 13.7 | 1.5% | 13.54 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 53.6 | 1.1% | 53.1 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.9 | 1.4% | 9.7 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 93 | 10.2% | 83 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 637 | 0.9% | 625 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 36.5 | 0.6% | 36.7 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.2 | 6.1% | 11.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 4.4% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 71.35 | 2.5 dB | 68.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 39,675 | 11% | 35,729 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.62 | 2.4% | 7.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 248 | 30.9% | 359 | 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 Quatrac Pro 2 9.4 out of 10.
| Cinturato All Season SF3 | Category | Quatrac Pro 2 | ||
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| 98 | Dry | 74 | ||
| 99 | Wet | 63 | ||
| 77 | Comfort | 100 | ||
| 51 | Value | - | ||
| 82 | Snow | 96 | ||
| 60 | Ice | - | ||
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 | Quatrac Pro 2 | ||
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| 8.9 | Dry Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 9.1 | Wet Grip | 9.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 9 | ||
| 7.8 | Wear | 10 | ||
| 7.9 | Comfort | 9.7 | ||
| 8.6 | Snow Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.8 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Quatrac Pro 2 87% from 3. 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.
Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2
- 87%from 3 reviews
- 1,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Quatrac Pro 2 reviewsA set of two to replace two severely unevenly worn tires on the front axle. They were the first generation Quatrac Pro with 85,000 km. The Pro 2 is a huge difference compared to (fresh) Pros of the old generation. They are much quieter, all the vibrations and weird cornering noises are gone. The design seems completely new, I have high expectations of it and will post an update in a few thousand km.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 70 sizes of the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 43 of the Quatrac Pro 2, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Quatrac Pro 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch | 43 sizes, 17 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 205/45 R17205/55 R17215/50 R17215/55 R17215/60 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17215/55 R18225/40 R18225/45 R18and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A95%B5% | A91%B9% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B64%C36% | C78%B17%D4% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B95%A5% | 68-71 dB A87%B13% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 73 of 73 | 46 of 46 |
| On the market since | - | 2026 |
| Replaced | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) | Vredestein Quatrac Pro (2018) |
| Awards | Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 1 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 1.7% 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.
Three independent 2026 tests put the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 side by side: Auto Bild's all-season test, its 30-tire braking test and Auto Bild Allrad's SUV all-season test. They share second place in the main Auto Bild test. The Pirelli places higher in the braking test, while the Vredestein places higher in the SUV test. Neither is the clear overall choice across all three.
The most consistent differences are in stopping distances. The Pirelli brakes shorter in the dry in the 225/45 R17 tests, though the two are effectively level in the SUV size. The Vredestein brakes shorter in the wet and, by a much larger margin, on snow in both full tests. It is also quieter in both pass-by noise measurements. The Pirelli's clearest advantage beyond dry braking is durability: Auto Bild's main test projects a longer tread life and measures substantially less abrasion.
Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Quatrac Pro 2: your questions
Is the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 or the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 the better tire?
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 and the Vredestein Quatrac Pro 2 have met in 3 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Cinturato All Season SF3 scores 9.6 and the Quatrac Pro 2 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Cinturato All Season SF3 or the Quatrac Pro 2?
The Quatrac Pro 2 led 6 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Quatrac Pro 2 led 6 of the 8 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.2% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Quatrac Pro 2 was 2.5 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3 and 9.7/10 for the Quatrac Pro 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews and the Quatrac Pro 2 87% from 3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 1 of them, by 1.7% 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 Quatrac Pro 2 in 43 (17 to 22 inch). 24 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 Quatrac Pro 2 A 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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