Linglong Grip Master 4S vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

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 Linglong Grip Master 4S 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

Linglong Grip Master 4S

• High mileage and lower abrasion for longer life
• Strong value/price positioning
• Lower exterior noise in testing
• Competitive fuel consumption in one test

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

• Class-leading wet and dry braking performance
• Superior wet handling and aquaplaning safety reserves
• Consistently better snow traction, braking, and handling
• Lower rolling resistance in testing

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Linglong Grip Master 4S and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

In total the Linglong Grip Master 4S has been reviewed 0 times and drivers have given the tire 0% overall.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has been reviewed 48 times and drivers have given the tire 83% overall.

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

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.

Key Differences

• Overall results: Pirelli 3/3 test wins; Linglong 0
• Wet braking gap: Pirelli shorter by ~2.5-10.5% depending on test
• Dry braking gap: Pirelli shorter by ~0.5-8%
• Aquaplaning: Pirelli notably stronger (straight and curved)
• Snow performance: Pirelli ahead in braking, traction, and handling
• Ownership costs: Linglong offers better wear, abrasion, and value pricing

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.