Linglong Sport Master 4S vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
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- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 7 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. The Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 17.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 for a true all-season solution-especially if you drive in heavy rain, on faster roads, or see regular cold/wintry conditions. Pick the Linglong Sport Master 4S only if budget is the overriding priority and you mainly drive in mild climates where snow is rare and you can accept reduced wet/aquaplaning safety margins in exchange for a much lower purchase price.
Where the Sport Master 4S is stronger
- Strong value proposition / low purchase price (wins value in multiple tests; e.g., 6.97 vs 10.12 price/1000 in Auto Bild 2025)
- Dry performance can be genuinely competitive for the money (splits dry-handling wins 3-3; fastest dry handling in Auto Express 2026)
- Occasionally respectable braking on dry or wet in specific tests (e.g., best wet braking in Auto Bild Crossover SUV 2025; decent dry braking relative to some premiums noted in Auto Zeitung 2026)
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Consistent overall test winner across all shared tests (1st place in 6/6 comparisons), reflecting top-tier all-round balance
- Wet-road safety advantage: shorter wet braking and faster wet handling in every shared test, plus large aquaplaning margins (straight and curved)
- Better winter capability versus Linglong: stronger snow traction and snow handling in all shared tests, typically by meaningful margins
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.
Sport Master 4S vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 0 | 7 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 4 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 3.9% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 11 |
| Wet29 measurements | 1 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 28 |
| Snow24 measurements | 1 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.1% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 23 |
| Comfort10 measurements | 2 | 5 | |
| Value10 measurements | 2 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 17.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 7 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 0.9 | 9.6/10 |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 6 of 6 | +32% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 60 | 31 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 7 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 | Sport Master 4S | Field | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| 2026 All Season Tire Braking Test - 30 Sets | P18 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P9 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2026 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P7 of 8 | P1 of 8 | |
| 2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test | P9 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test | P8 of 10 | P1 of 10 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P14 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26 | P6 of 9 | P1 of 9 |
Performance profile
22 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Sport 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. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Sport Master 4S
Not ahead in any category
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.
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| 128 | 3.9% | 123 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 60.31 | 0.5% | 59.92 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 61.4 | 0.1% | 61.3 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 140 | 5% | 133 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.94 | 3.3% | 83.1 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.3 | 2% | 47.2 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.76 | 0.7% | 12.66 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.4 | 8.8% | 50.4 | 0-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.6 | 21.1% | 10.3 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85 | 5.1% | 81 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.77 | 4.3% | 5.53 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 552 | 12.2% | 619 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 89.1 | 3.5% | 85.95 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32.5 | 6.8% | 34.7 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11 | 15% | 12.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.4 | 9.5% | 13.6 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.16 | 0.2 dB | 70.96 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 23,752 | 17.6% | 27,247 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.92 | 6.2% | 8.32 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,041 | 5.7% | 1,104 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.12 | 12.1% | 0.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
| Sport Master 4S | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 93 | Dry | 98 | ||
| 67 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 52 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 28 | Value | 51 | ||
| 26 | 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
| Sport 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 Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Linglong Sport Master 4S
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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: 60 sizes of the Sport Master 4S and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 31 of them made in both.
| Category | Sport Master 4S | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 60 sizes, 13 to 19 inch | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 31 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 19 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B82%C18% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C52%D48% | B64%C36% |
| EU label noise | 68-72 dB A85%B15% | 69-72 dB B95%A5% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 112 of 112 | 73 of 73 |
| Replaced | Linglong Grip Master 4S (2022) | 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 6 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 32% 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.
Previous generation: Linglong Grip Master 4S vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (3 shared tests)
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 is a classic budget-versus-premium all-season showdown: the Linglong Sport Master 4S (touring all-season) aims to deliver acceptable year-round ability at a very low purchase price, while the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (premium-touring all-season) is engineered to be a “do-everything” tire with high safety margins, especially on wet roads.
Across six shared, independent tests (Auto Zeitung 2026, Auto Express 2026, multiple Auto Bild 2025 group tests and a 2025/26 all-season round-up), the pattern is extremely consistent: the Pirelli wins every overall comparison (6/6), typically by building large advantages in wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning resistance, while also being clearly stronger on snow. The Linglong's counterpunch is value and occasional strong dry handling pace, but its weakest areas tend to be the exact conditions where all-season tires are most often asked to “save the day”: heavy rain and real winter grip.
Conclusion
Looking at the full spread of results, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the more complete and safer all-season tire in almost every meaningful scenario. It repeatedly delivers shorter braking distances on both dry and wet tarmac (e.g., 36.2 m vs 38.3 m dry braking in Auto Zeitung 2026; 31.9 m vs 34.19 m wet braking in Auto Express 2026), dominates aquaplaning metrics (Auto Express curved aquaplaning 3.22 vs 2.32 m/s²; straight aquaplaning gaps commonly ~8-13%), and is consistently quicker/easier on wet handling (Linglong loses wet handling in all 6 shared tests). On snow, the Pirelli is not always the very best tire in a whole test field, but it is reliably ahead of the Linglong for traction and lap performance (often by ~5-17%), which translates into more predictable control and fewer “surprises” when temperatures drop.
The Linglong Sport Master 4S makes sense mainly as a cost-driven choice for drivers who prioritize purchase price and spend most of the year on dry roads, in milder climates where snow is rare and standing-water safety margins are less frequently tested. It can be impressively quick in dry handling in some sizes/tests (it splits dry-handling wins 3-3 and even tops Auto Express 2026's dry handling), and its value score is strong where price-per-distance is calculated (e.g., Auto Bild 2025 value 6.97 vs 10.12 price/1000). But the repeated wet and aquaplaning deficits-plus multiple reports of less precise feel/soft sidewalls and weak winter behavior-mean it's difficult to justify if you regularly drive in heavy rain, on motorways in standing water, or in any region with consistent winter conditions.
Practical takeaway: if you want an all-season tire that behaves like a premium summer tire in the wet while still staying credible when it snows, the SF3 is the clear pick-even if it costs more up front. The Linglong is the “cheap entry ticket” to all-season convenience, but it asks you to accept smaller safety reserves exactly when conditions get nasty.
Sport Master 4S vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions
Is the Linglong Sport Master 4S or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 7 times and the Sport Master 4S not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Sport Master 4S scores 8.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Sport Master 4S or the Cinturato All Season SF3?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 28 of the 29 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 11 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.9% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 23 of the 24 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.1% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 lasted 17.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 6.2% lower rolling resistance (6 tests).
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73 reviews; the Sport Master 4S has no owner reviews yet.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 6 of them, by 32% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Sport Master 4S is made in 60 sizes (13 to 19 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 31 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Sport Master 4S is graded B for wet grip and C 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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