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Nokian Seasonproof 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

All Season Passenger Car 10 shared tests
Nokian Seasonproof 2
TR Score
9.1/10
Owners say
80% · 21
Head to head 0-9 wins in 10 shared tests, 1 level 2025-2026 · 9 publications
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
TR Score
9.6/10
Owners say
84% · 73

In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 9 times and the Seasonproof 2 not once, with one level. The Seasonproof 2 had 2.8% lower rolling resistance; the Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests.

Data updated

Which should you buy?

Choose the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if you want the more dependable all-rounder, with consistently shorter dry braking and frequent overall wins in Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Express 2026 and Die Reifentester 2026. Choose the Nokian Seasonproof 2 if your driving is dominated by heavy rain and standing water and you also care about rolling resistance, but be prepared for weaker dry performance and more variable behavior depending on size and car, as highlighted in Tire Reviews' 2026/27 test.

Where the Seasonproof 2 is stronger

  • Strong wet handling and lateral grip in several tests, for example fastest wet handling and wet circle in Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Bild Allrad 2026.
  • Repeated aquaplaning resistance strengths, including leading both aquaplaning tests in Auto Express 2026 and a clear curved-aquaplaning advantage in Auto Bild Allrad 2026.
  • Often lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli, including Auto Bild 2026, Auto Express 2026 and Auto Zeitung 2026.
Everything on the Seasonproof 2

Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger

  • Consistently shorter dry braking than the Nokian in every shared test that measured it, such as Auto Zeitung 2026 and Auto Express 2026.
  • Strong overall balance and high overall placings, winning Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Express 2026 and Die Reifentester 2026.
  • Stronger wear and abrasion results in the tests that measured them, for example Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Bild 2026 and ADAC 2026.
Everything on the Cinturato All Season SF3

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.

Seasonproof 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance

Category Seasonproof 2 Gap Cinturato All Season SF3
Shared tests won10 shared tests 0 1 level 9
Dry21 measurements 3 The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 6% shorter in the dry (10 tests) 18
Wet44 measurements 21 The Cinturato All Season SF3 lapped the wet handling course 0.7% faster (4 tests) 22
Snow33 measurements 10 The Cinturato All Season SF3 was 2.7% quicker in the snow traction test (3 tests) 21
Ice1 measurement 0 1
Comfort14 measurements 4 8
Value15 measurements 5 The Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) 9
Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold 9.1/10 The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 0.5 9.6/10
Owner rating21 and 73 reviews 80% The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 4 points 84%
Would buy againshare of owners 76% The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 4 points 80%
Pricein the 8 tests that listed prices Cheaper The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 7 of 8 +7.6%
Sizes madeEU label registrations 60 45 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 10 tests, 2025 to 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 Seasonproof 2 Field Cinturato All Season SF3
2026 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 2026 · 225/45 R17 · VW Golf and VW Golf GTI P7 of 15 P2 of 15
2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets Auto Bild · 2026 · 225/45 R17 · VW Golf P10 of 30 P2 of 30
2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 2026 · 225/55 R18 · Mini Countryman (third generation) P6 of 12 P5 of 12
2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16 Auto Motor Und Sport · 2026 · 195/55 R16 · Hyundai i20 P4 of 9 P3 of 9
2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 2026 · 225/45 R17 · VW Golf 1.5 TSI (snow), VW Golf TSI and Golf GTI (wet and dry) P7 of 10 P1 of 10
2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express · 2026 · 205/55 R16 · Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia P5 of 8 P1 of 8
The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 Tire Reviews · 2026 · 225/40 R18 · VW Golf GTI CS Tire Reviews test P9 of 10 P3 of 10
2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 Die Reifentester · 2026 · 225/40 R18 · VW Golf GTI Clubsport P7 of 9 P1 of 9
2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 2026 · 185/65 R15 P7 of 16 P3 of 16
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals TUV · 2025 · 205/55 R16 P1 of 5 P1 of 5

Performance profile

22 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.

Dry BrakingDry Handling (s)Dry Handling (mph)Subj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet Handling (s)Wet Handling (mph)Subj. Wet HandlingWet Circle (s)Straight AquaCurved AquaplaningSnow BrakingSnow TractionSnow Traction (lbf)Snow HandlingSnow Handling (mph)Subj. Snow HandlingSnow SlalomSubj. ComfortNoiseWearRolling Resistance

Where each is furthest ahead

Seasonproof 2

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. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.

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 Seasonproof 2 Gap Cinturato All Season SF3 Wins
131 6% 123 0-10
75.29 2.6% 73.29 0-3
67 0.6% 67.3 1-2
scored 17.5% scored 1-3
scored 25% scored 1-0
126 0.4% 126 3-7
128 7.1% 138 1-0
78.99 0.7% 78.32 1-2
50.6 1.1% 50.1 2-1
scored 7.7% scored 1-3
16.8 2.8% 17.3 0-1
12.9 1.9% 13.14 5-0
53.5 = 53.5 3-6
10.7 1.5% 10.4 5-2
83 0.6% 82 4-5
4.83 2.7% 4.7 1-2
443 7.8% 483 0-6
81.32 0.5% 81.85 1-3
42.3 1.5% 42.8 1-2
scored 0.4% scored 1-1
11.3 3.5% 11.8 2-2
73 5.4% 69 0-1
scored 4.3% scored 1-4
scored 5.3% scored 0-1
71.15 0.1 dB 71.1 3-3
27,713 14.1% 31,110 0-3
7.76 2.8% 7.99 5-3
5.5 = 5.5 0-0
72 20.8% 57 0-1
316 21.5% 248 0-1
0.17 40.7% 0.1 0-1

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 Seasonproof 2 scores 9.1 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.

Tire Reviews Score by category
Seasonproof 2 Category Cinturato All Season SF3
70Dry 98
97Wet 99
62Comfort 77
54Value 51
63Snow 82
28Ice 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

What owners rate
Seasonproof 2 Category Cinturato All Season SF3
7.7Dry Grip 8.9
8.7Wet Grip 9.1
7.7Road Feedback 8.4
7.8Handling 8.4
8.3Wear 7.8
8.8Comfort 7.9
8.8Snow Grip 8.6
8.2Ice Grip 7.8

Owners rate the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.

Nokian Seasonproof 2

  • 80%from 21 reviews
  • 76%would buy again
  • 80,950 milesdriven by reviewers

Owners generally rate the Nokian Seasonproof 2 highly, most often praising its strong wet grip and reassuring all-round safety, alongside a quiet, comfortable ride. Snow traction is also frequently highlighted as impressively winter-like for an all-season tire, with dry-road grip getting positive mentions too. A meaningful minority report mixed feelings about steering precision and stability at higher speeds, and around one in five owners mention fuel economy/rolling resistance not being as good as hoped.

  • Strong wet grip and confidence in rain
  • Low road noise (quiet motorway and around town)
  • Comfortable, compliant ride quality
  • Very capable traction in snow for an all-season tire
  • Steering feel can be a bit vague or not very direct
  • Mixed stability at higher speeds (some report nervousness)
  • Fuel economy/rolling resistance can be disappointing

Summarised by AI from 21 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.

After installing the Seasonproof 1 and being happy with it, I decided to put on the Seasonproof 2 and it has improved a lot... good performance in water, they provide safety and are very comfortable... they are not sports tires, but in water they provide safety... I don't know how they perform in snow... silent just like the Seasonproof 1... happy ☺ so far good wear.

93% Mitsubishi ASX Outlander Sport 225/55 R18 10,000 miles September 28, 2026
All 21 Seasonproof 2 reviews

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.

Great 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.

83% Ford Focus MK 2.5 205/55 R16 25,000 miles October 25, 2026
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviews

Sizes, EU label and lineage

From the EU label registrations for each tire: 60 sizes of the Seasonproof 2 and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 45 of them made in both.

Category Seasonproof 2 Cinturato All Season SF3
Season All Season All Season
Sizes made 60 sizes, 15 to 20 inch 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch
Made in both 45 sizes 185/65 R15195/55 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17215/50 R17and 33 more
EU label wet grip A83%B17% A95%B5%
EU label rolling resistance B90%C10% B64%C36%
EU label noise 68-72 dB B69%A31% 69-72 dB B95%A5%
Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes 78 of 78 73 of 73
Replaced Nokian SeasonProof (2020) Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020)
Awards Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: All-Season Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27)
Price in the shared tests The Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 7 of the 8 tests that listed prices, by 7.6% 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.

These two all-season tires have been compared head to head in 10 independent tests: Auto Bild's 2026 all-season test, Auto Bild's 2026 30-tire braking test, Auto Bild Allrad's 2026 SUV all-season test, Auto Motor und Sport 2026 (195/55 R16), Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Express 2026, Tire Reviews' “Best All Season Tires for 2026/27”, Die Reifentester 2026, ADAC 2026 (185/65 R15), and a 2025 TÜV SÜD test commissioned for Nokian's certification.

Across those shared tests the headline is clear: the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 lands near the top far more often and takes most overall wins, mainly on dry grip, wet braking and general balance. The Nokian Seasonproof 2 counters with repeated strengths in wet handling style tests, aquaplaning resistance, and often lower rolling resistance, but its dry performance and wear are more variable, and its snow results swing depending on the test.

Conclusion

Look at the results as a whole and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the more consistently high-ranking tire. It beats the Nokian on dry braking in every shared test that measured it, typically by about 3 to 9% (for example Auto Zeitung 2026 and Auto Express 2026), and it is usually the stronger tire for wet braking too, as seen in Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Express 2026. It also tends to score well for refinement, with Auto Bild 2026 calling it among the quieter and more comfortable tires, and it repeatedly shows strong predicted mileage and low abrasion in Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Bild 2026 and ADAC 2026. The one recurring caveat is winter performance at the very sharp end, where several tests describe it as a step behind the best on snow, and there are a couple of notable snow-braking weak showings (Auto Bild Allrad 2026 and Auto Express 2026), even if other tests show it more competitive.

The Nokian Seasonproof 2's strongest pattern is wet-road speed and water management, just not always in the same way. In Auto Bild 2026 and Auto Bild Allrad 2026 it is quickest on wet handling and wet circle style tests, and it also posts very strong aquaplaning results, including a big advantage in curved aquaplaning in Auto Bild Allrad 2026. ADAC 2026 and Auto Express 2026 also back up the aquaplaning strength, and ADAC adds an outright wet braking win. On efficiency, Nokian often has the edge on rolling resistance (Auto Bild 2026, Auto Express 2026, Auto Zeitung 2026, AMS 2026, and the TÜV 2025 test). The drawbacks are that it regularly trails on dry braking and often on dry handling, and multiple tests flag wear or abrasion as weaker (Auto Bild 2026, Auto Zeitung 2026, ADAC 2026). Tire Reviews' 2026/27 test is also a warning sign for feel and stability in that 225/40 R18 fitment, describing slow response and unsettled behavior even though the wet lap time was quick, which suggests the Nokian can be more size and vehicle sensitive.

If you want the safer all-round bet across a wide spread of cars and test formats, the Pirelli's combination of braking, balanced handling and consistently good overall placings makes it easier to recommend. If your priorities are heavy rain, standing water and efficiency, and you are comfortable accepting weaker dry results and more mixed feedback depending on fitment, the Nokian's wet handling and aquaplaning strengths still make sense, especially in very wet climates.

Seasonproof 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions

Is the Nokian Seasonproof 2 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tire?

In the 10 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 9 times and the Seasonproof 2 not once, with one level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Seasonproof 2 scores 9.1 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.

Which is better in the wet, the Seasonproof 2 or the Cinturato All Season SF3?

The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 22 of the 44 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the wet handling course 0.7% faster across 4 tests.

Which is better in the dry?

The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 18 of the 21 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.

Which is better in snow?

The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 21 of the 33 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 2.7% quicker in the snow traction test across 3 tests.

Which lasts longer and costs less to run?

The Seasonproof 2 had 2.8% lower rolling resistance (8 tests); the Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 14.1% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Seasonproof 2 and 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.

Which is quieter and more comfortable?

Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the Seasonproof 2 and 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.

What do owners say?

Owners rate the Seasonproof 2 80% from 21 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 76% of Seasonproof 2 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Cinturato All Season SF3.

Which is more expensive?

In the 8 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 7 of them, by 7.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.

Are they available in the same sizes?

The Seasonproof 2 is made in 60 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 45 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Seasonproof 2 is graded A for wet grip and B 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

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