Linglong Grip Master 4S vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- TR Score
- 8.5/10
- Owners say
- -
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S not once. The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 7.9% shorter in the wet.
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Which should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 for safety-first driving in varied weather, frequent rain, or snow exposure; choose Linglong Grip Master 4S if you drive mainly in mild conditions, prioritize low purchase price and long tread life, and can accept weaker wet/snow performance.
Where the Grip Master 4S is stronger
- High mileage and lower abrasion for longer life
- Strong value/price positioning
- Lower exterior noise in testing
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Class-leading wet and dry braking performance
- Superior wet handling and aquaplaning safety reserves
- Consistently better snow traction, braking, and handling
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.
Grip Master 4S vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance
| Category | Grip Master 4S | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.6% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 4 |
| Wet7 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 7.9% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 7 |
| Snow4 measurements | 0 | 4 | |
| Comfort1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Value4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.5/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 1.1 | 9.6/10 |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 32 | 17 sizes made in both | 70 |
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, 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 | Grip Master 4S | Field | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| 2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test | P4 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P15 of 15 | P5 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P14 of 37 | P2 of 37 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Grip Master 4S
Cinturato All Season SF3
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.
Where each scores higher
Grip Master 4S
Cinturato All Season SF3
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.
| Measurement | Grip Master 4S | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 130 | 5.6% | 122 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 58.2 | 2.2% | 59.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 183 | 7.9% | 168 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 43.2 | 8.1% | 46.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.25 | 5.9% | 11.53 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 44.1 | 11.8% | 49.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.5 | 14.9% | 10.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 84 | 0.8% | 83 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 568 | 6.1% | 603 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 32.1 | 3.3% | 33.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.9 | 5.1% | 13.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72 | 0.5 dB | 72.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 30,634 | 16.5% | 26,303 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 9.45 | 12.8% | 8.24 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 4.93 | 2.6% | 5.06 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 684 | 5.4% | 723 | 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 Grip Master 4S scores 8.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
| Grip Master 4S | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 98 | ||
| 48 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 90 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 46 | Value | 51 | ||
| 46 | Snow | 82 | ||
| - | Ice | 60 | ||
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
| Grip Master 4S | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| - | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| - | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| - | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| - | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| - | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| - | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| - | Snow Grip | 8.6 | ||
| - | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 32 sizes of the Grip Master 4S and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 17 of them made in both.
| Category | Grip Master 4S | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 32 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 17 sizes 185/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16205/50 R17205/55 R17215/60 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17and 5 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B84%C16% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D53%C47% | B64%C36% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB A84%B16% | 69-72 dB B95%A5% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 32 of 32 | 73 of 73 |
| On the market since | 2022 | - |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) |
| Replaced by | Linglong Sport Master 4S | - |
| Awards | - | Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
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 pits the value-focused Linglong Grip Master 4S against the premium-touring Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3. Across three shared professional tests in 225/40 R18 and 225/50 R17, the Pirelli consistently finishes near the top while the Linglong sits mid-to-lower pack. The core trade-off is clear: outright safety performance versus long-term cost and mileage.
Pirelli dominates objective grip on dry, wet, and snow, often by meaningful margins-particularly in wet braking (up to ~10% shorter) and aquaplaning reserves. Linglong counters with quieter operation, longer wear life, lower abrasion, and a much stronger price/value score, plus competitive fuel consumption. If you prioritize maximum all-weather safety, one tire stands out; if budget, longevity, and acceptable everyday manners matter most, the other makes a case.
Conclusion
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the clear performance leader, sweeping all critical safety categories across tests: dry and wet braking, handling, aquaplaning resistance, and snow performance. Its margins in wet braking (~8-11% shorter) and aquaplaning are especially consequential for real-world safety, which explains its top-3 overall finishes and 3/3 test wins.
The Linglong Grip Master 4S underperforms in wet and snow but delivers tangible ownership advantages: notably lower purchase cost, higher mileage (+16% wear result), lower abrasion, slightly better cabin quietness, and minor fuel-use benefit in one test. For drivers in milder climates who value budget and longevity over peak grip-especially those who drive conservatively-the Linglong can be a pragmatic pick. For mixed-weather regions, frequent rain, or safety-first buyers, the Pirelli is the confident recommendation and the more rounded all-season choice.
Grip Master 4S vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions
Is the Linglong Grip Master 4S or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 3 times and the Grip Master 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Grip Master 4S scores 8.5 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Grip Master 4S or the Cinturato All Season SF3?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 7 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.9% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 4 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.6% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews; the Grip Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Grip Master 4S is made in 32 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 17 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Grip Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF3 A and B.
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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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