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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

6th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

14th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 demonstrates a clear all-rounder profile with standout wet braking, aquaplaning resistance, ride comfort/low noise, and efficiency. It scores frequent top positions in wet braking (wins in ADAC 2024 and AZ 2023) and regularly ranks near the top for straight-line aquaplaning and external noise, with multiple best-in-test noise results. Rolling resistance is often very competitive, even class-leading in several tests, supporting good efficiency. Overall placements cluster in the upper third of fields (average 5.7/13 tests), with multiple podiums including 2/16 at ADAC 2024 and 3/35 in Auto Bild's braking shootout.

Key weaknesses are inconsistent snow performance and, in some tests, wet handling balance despite strong wet braking. Snow metrics frequently fall mid-to-lower pack and include last place snow braking at ADAC 2024 and bottom-third snow results in several tests. Rolling resistance can also swing to the weak side in specific formats (e.g., AZ 2023), and wear performance is mixed, with an outlier poor wear result in ADAC 2024. The tire is quiet and efficient, excels in emergency stopping on wet, but can be less convincing in deep-winter traction and sustained wet handling.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Braking Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2024 ADAC test (205/55 R16)
    • 1st place wet braking and wet circle in 2023 Auto Zeitung (215/55 R17)
    • Top-5 wet braking in 2023 Auto Bild 35-tire shootout (5/35)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2023 Auto Bild All Season (225/45 R17)
    • 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC (81 km/h) and 2022 Auto Bild SUV (82.8 km/h)
  • Noise/Comfort Strong
    • 1st place noise in 2024 ADAC (70.6 dB)
    • 1st place noise and comfort in 2023 Auto Zeitung
    • 1st place noise in 2022 Auto Bild SUV and 2021 Auto Bild All Season
  • Efficiency / Rolling Resistance Strong
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2022/23 Tire Reviews (225/45 R17)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2021 Tire Reviews (205/55 R16)
    • Top-3 rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild All Season (3/18)
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • Consistently top tier: 2nd/16 in 2024 ADAC (+2.3% from best)
    • 2nd/9 in 2023 Auto Zeitung (+1.9% from best)
    • Top-5 in multiple Auto Bild tests (e.g., 4/18 in 2021 AB)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 16th/16 snow braking in 2024 ADAC (+20% from best)
    • Bottom group in 2023 Auto Zeitung: 9/9 snow braking and traction
    • Lower-mid snow results in 2023 Auto Bild All Season (12/18 snow braking) and 2022/23 Tire Reviews (9/10 snow braking)
  • Wet Handling Balance (non-braking) Moderate
    • Mid/low wet handling and circle in 2024 Minivan/SUV (9/14 handling, 12/14 circle)
    • 2024 Camper Van: 6/8 wet handling, 7/8 wet circle
    • 2022 Auto Bild SUV: 11/13 wet handling, 10/13 wet circle
  • Wear / Durability Variability Moderate
    • Last place wear in 2024 ADAC (33,000 km, 16/16)
    • Lower third wear in 2023 Auto Bild All Season (12/16)
  • Rolling Resistance Variability Minor
    • Last place rolling resistance in 2023 Auto Zeitung (9/9, +30% from best)
    • Lower half in 2023 Auto Bild All Season (16/18, +20% from best) despite other tests being excellent
  • Value/Pricing Minor
    • High price indices in several tests: 2024 Minivan/SUV 11/12 (+72.2% from best), 2022 Auto Bild SUV 7/11 (+139.7% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 5
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report

2025
Winner: Hankook iON FlexClimate

The performance of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 suggests a design that prioritizes wet conditions at the expense of snow capability. The tire performed well in the wet, particularly in aqua...
Strong:
Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Braking, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
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2
of 14
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Wet Braking
Weak:
Price
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2
of 16
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 tire stands out in safety tests, achieving a good rating across dry, wet, and winter conditions. On dry roads, it offers precise steering and good reserves at t...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Ice Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
Weak:
Snow Braking, Wear
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4
of 8
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Without significant flaws. The Pirelli prefers it dry.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Snow Handling
Weak:
Wet Circle
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5
of 9
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Note: This was the SEAL version of the tire which gave it a higher than usual rolling resistance. Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place.
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance
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5
of 18
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Noise, Straight Aqua
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3
of 35
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

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8
of 10
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

In eighth place overall was the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF2. This was a disappointing result for the SF2, and while it did have the lowest rolling resistance on test and very good dry braking, ...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Handling, Snow Braking
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5
of 13
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate SUV

Good.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Slalom, Straight Aqua
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14
of 18
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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14
of 34
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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2
of 11
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Highly Rec.

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is in a clear second place, which is a big improvement when compared to the previous tire. The new Pirelli is a rounded tire, with very strong dry braking, a go...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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6
of 12
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

Strong:
Noise
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