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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is a top-tier all-season tire built around outstanding wet safety and confident, summer-like road manners. It delivers class-leading wet grip and aquaplaning resistance, with strong dry braking and reassuring high-speed stability. Winter capability is credible for year-round use, but its snow stopping distances can trail the best. Expect strong overall performance, with some trade-offs in value and occasional reports of consistency/feel issues.

9.9
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
89%
Wet Grip
92%
Road Feedback
82%
Handling
83%
Wear
78%
Comfort
77%
Buy again
80%
Snow Grip
88%
Ice Grip
80%
46 Reviews
83% Average
237,554 miles driven
17 Tests (avg: 2nd)
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

All Season Premium
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9.9 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Wet
92.2
1.93x / 69 tests
Dry
91.2
1.5x / 33 tests
Ice
83.5
0.84x / 5 tests
Snow
81.3
1.38x / 50 tests
Comfort
71.1
0.32x / 18 tests
Value
64.5
0.42x / 27 tests

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
89.2
15 tests
Braking
86.7
50 tests
Handling
86
49 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 17
Publications: 8
Period: 2024 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 46
Avg Rating: 83.4%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.4
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 215/50 R18 1/12 13 metrics
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals TUV 2025 205/55 R16 1/5 8 metrics
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2025 225/45 R18 1/12 14 metrics
2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 1/17 16 metrics
2025 All Season 30 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2025 225/40 R18 3/30 2 metrics
The Best All Season Tires for 2025/26 Tire Reviews 2025 205/45 R17 1/11 15 metrics
Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport VS Rivals Tire Reviews 2025 225/40 R18 2/4 16 metrics
2025 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC 2025 225/45 R17 3/16 13 metrics
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test Auto Bild 2025 245/45 R18 1/11 13 metrics
2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test UTAC 2025 225/45 R17 8/14 8 metrics
2024 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express 2024 205/55 R16 1/7 0 metrics
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2024 245/45 R18 3/12 13 metrics
2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 225/50 R17 5/17 17 metrics
2024 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 225/50 R17 2/37 2 metrics
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 / 2025 Tire Reviews 2024 235/35 R19 1/9 18 metrics
2024 Sports Car All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2024 225/40 R18 1/13 13 metrics
The Best All Season Tires for 2024 Tire Reviews 2024 205/55 R16 3/7 21 metrics

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Latest Tire Test Results
Exceptionally balanced across categories, with top-tier Wet Braking that keeps stopping distances short and very secure Wet Handling that feels predictable on the limit. Strong Snow Braking and Snow Handling deliver dependable cold-weather traction. Dry Braking is short and Dry Handling is tidy and progressive. Cabin Noise is low and Comfort impresses, making it an easy, stress-free choice for mixed climates.
Not the outright quickest in Dry Handling, lacking the final bite and steering urgency of the sportiest rival. Rolling Resistance isn’t the lowest, which slightly dents efficiency. At the limit in wet it’s composed rather than playful, and ultimate lateral grip falls just shy of the very best performer in this test.
The all-rounder of the group: consistently strong in wet, dry and snow with an easy-going character. It trades a little ultimate pace for composure and comfort, making it a superb daily choice where varied conditions are the norm and winter capability matters without sacrificing summer confidence.

Highly Recommended 2025 UHP AS Test Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
1st/11
Best in dry braking, quickest dry handling lap, almost best in wet braking, very good wet handling lap, best in both aquaplaning tests, best in snow handling, low noise.
Slightly peaky on the rear axle during high speed lane changes, average snow traction, average rolling resistance.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins another test. There's not much this tire can't do. It had the best grip in the dry with the shortest dry braking and quickest dry handling lap, it was essentially tied best in wet braking and very close in wet handling, it had the best aquaplaning resistance in both straight and curved, it had the best snow handling, one of the lowest noise levels and good comfort. I guess to answer my own question, it can't be best in rolling resistance as it was 5th overall, 10% off the conti, and it was 8% off the conti in snow traction but everything else was excellent.

Test Winner 2025 All Season Test Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
1st/17
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 emerges as the overall test winner, demonstrating exceptional balance across all weather conditions. This tire excels as a sovereign all-rounder with well-balanced performance in every weather situation, showcasing particularly sporty handling characteristics. Its strength lies in being a true all-weather specialist that delivers consistent, predictable performance whether on dry, wet, or snowy surfaces. The only notable weakness is its above-average wear rate, which may impact long-term ownership costs despite its excellent performance capabilities.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
185/65R15 92 V XL C A 71
16 inch
205/55R16 94 V XL C A 72
205/60R16 96 V XL C A 72
215/60R16 99 V XL B A 72
17 inch
225/50R17 98 W XL C A 72
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 71
215/55R17 98 W XL C A 69
205/50R17 93 W XL B A 72
225/60R17 103 V XL B A 72
225/50R17 98 Y XL C A 72
215/45R17 91 Y XL C A 72
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL B A 71
245/40R18 97 Y XL C A 71
255/35R18 94 Y XL C A 71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL C A 71
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

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September 12, 2024

Do you know if the tire (Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 as a low profile tire) has runflat properties?

As far as we know there are currently no runflat sizes of the new SF3, but we would expect some to be coming to market in the future.
February 18, 2025

Do you know if the tire size 255/45 R20 will be available in the future for suv?

Yes, that size will be available in the SF3 range (however as it's an SUV size I expect it will be Scorpion SF3), I don't have an ETA yet but I would guess it will be this year.
April 23, 2025

According to the Pirelli website, the 215/45 R17 size should exist, but no dealers sell it. Any idea why?

I've asked my contact at Pirelli and he doesn't think that's a current size, but sadly couldn't provide an ETA For the launch date, sorry.
September 21, 2025

Do you know if the tire is EV approved/usable/good? [Driving a Tesla Model Y currently]

As long as you can match the load rating and size, it's good. There might be some compromises compared to your OE tire such as slightly higher energy use, and I'm interested in what wear might be like if you're heavy on regen etc, I'm sure people have used them though.
December 23, 2025

Currently running with Michelin SP4 on my Audi S4 avant in Kent. Very tempted with the Pirelli SF3 all season. Would this be a good choice. I assume I will lose some summer performance but gain winter performance. How noticeable will this be? I do not drive near the limit but do push on.

There's plenty of tests that show the grip differences between a summer tire and the SF3 (look for all season tests with a reference summer tire included.) You'll notice it in the steering speed too. But the gain in cold / wet performance and winter performance should be really worth it if you're out when it's cold.
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Review Summary

Based on 44 user reviews

Across 44 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is widely praised as a top-tier all-season tire with strong dry and especially wet grip/braking, plus reassuring performance in snow for a 4-season. Many drivers also highlight low cabin noise, good comfort, predictable handling at the limit, and wear that looks encouraging for the mileage covered. The main recurring downside is inconsistent quality control reported by several users (out-of-round tires causing vibration/shimmy and warranty frustration), and a smaller but repeated theme that the tire can feel softer/less responsive than a true summer tire-particularly in warmer temperatures or when driven very sportily.

Strengths
  • Excellent wet grip and braking
  • Strong dry grip with predictable handling
  • Very capable snow traction for an all-season
  • Low road noise / quiet cabin
  • Good ride comfort
  • Encouraging wear/longevity
Areas for Improvement
  • Quality control issues (out-of-round tires
  • Vibrations at speed
  • Balancing/runout problems)
  • Softer feel / reduced steering response compared with summer tires (more noticeable in warm temps or sporty driving)

Top 3 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Reviews

Given 86% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
I have had the original 19” Sport wheels with Hankook Ventus Evo 3 tires when I bought the car second hand, but changed to Michelin ePrimacy on 18” wheels for the improved ride & efficiency. Come winter and it was time to change to all season tires. I have used CrossClimate tires on other vehicles previously, starting with the originals, then the + then the 2. In snow they were great, but we hardly get any snow where I am in the East Midlands, UK, and found that the tires could not cope with the torque of a front wheel drive EV Kia Soul in the damp or wet and in general I was not happy with the CreossClimate 2 wet weather performance.

Having seen the 2024/2025 review of the all season tires, I decided to try the SF3 tires. Really impressed in the cold and wet weather we had over the winter. Great feel, sure footed, efficient and quiet and very hard to get wheel spin on my model 3 Dual Motor. After 10,000 miles they have gone from 6.0mm starting down to a little over 5.0mm. The only reason I probably would not buy again, would be to get a dedicated EV All Season tire, and at the moment there is only one on the market, the Hankook Ion FlexClimate. As I have not yet experienced snow or ice yet, I have not been able to rate in these categories. As I have still got my ePrimacy tires, I have had them put back on for the summer & autumn. The Pirelli’s will be back on for winter. I currently drive around 25,000 miles a year, so I tend to drive for efficiency rather than performance.
June 19, 2025
Given 70% while driving a Jaguar XE S (Supercharged V6) (225/40 R19) on mostly motorways for 13,000 spirited miles
I've had these on my Jaguar XE S for about 20.000km (13.000 miles) and in winter the grip is great in both dry and wet. In higher temperatures (above 22 degrees C or so) they are definitely not that enjoyable: the tire feels way too soft, lacking grip and steering feedback. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo I had on my previous car (Lexus IS 300h) seemed to do better in higher temperatures than these Pirelli's. I'll get another set of summer tires for the summer and keep these just for the winter until Pirelli gives us a P Zero All Season tire.
Size: 225/40 R19 on the front, 255/34 R19 on the rear.
July 1, 2025
Given 80% while driving a BMW m2 (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Genuinely seriously impressive tire. I decided to use these as a winter tire as I live in Scotland.

In dry conditions manages to have acceptable levels of grip in a straight line, slight wheel spin sometimes but cannot complain since the M2 is RWD 365bhp.

Very strong tire in the dry and super progressive, really lets you know when it does begin to slip when doing spirited driving. A big strong point as these tires still allow the vehicle to be driven in a sporting manner.

In the wet they are okay for wet straight line grip, it spins up pretty easy in 1st and 2nd gear. Regardless still catches grip eventually, the handling in the wet is also okay, nothing special and is nicely progressive when the car does begin to slip away while cornering.

They are also amazing at aquaplane resistance, never met a puddle that caused the car to lose control, and I’ve been through a good few storms on the motorway with standing water, been through large street puddles/low floods. Can really have confidence driving through very poor storm like rainy conditions

In the snow these tires are brilliant, couldn’t complain at all. Was able to drive this powerful rear wheel drive without any problems in multiple inches of snow. I could rely on cornering grip (great and predictable snow drifts) it stopped well in the snow too and could go up and down snowy hills without a sweat. Genuinely very impressed and gives me great confidence for poor weather conditions.

In icy/frosty conditions, they seem to be great, pretty much felt the similar to the wet weather grip levels. Tires seem pretty good in minus temperatures, won’t blow your socks off but will absolutely keep you safe.

All in all, after being able to test the tires over a period of 3000 miles through various winter and mild conditions, I will only buy these going forward even with the price premium.

I feel like it allows my performance car to still be a performance car in the colder months. It also gives me peace of mind driving through the most adverse of conditions.
December 23, 2024

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Latest Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 83% while driving a Ford S Max (235/45 R18) on for 10,000 miles
I've now done around 16.000 km / 10.000 miles across all possible conditions, from hot summer to a very snowy winter and can say that it is a fantastic product for normal daily driving. My impressions:
- In summer it feels like a comfort oriented touring tire, which is absolutely fine for an all-season. The grip it there if you push it, it will flex a lot, but it will hold traction very well,
- In the wet it's very impressive, even in cold. The comparison to my previous Michelin Cross Climate 2 is like night and day,
- In snow it fells like an OK/average winter tire, which I think is very good for an all-season. I did try it in all kinds of snow, ice and mud, even on a completely white road in the mountains and didn't any problems with setting off, stopping or turning.
You have to keep in mind that this is not a sports tire, it will not give you any sporty feel, but it's not designed to do so. However, for normal, daily driving, it's very, very good, the first one in my life I could really call an all-season, because it's performing well in all conditions. The previous generation of all-season tires (like the Cross Climate 2 I had) always had a weak spot, but this one doesn't really have one. I am yet to measure the wear, but an eyeball test tells me it's not bad.
March 2, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 93% while driving a Unknown (225/50 R17) on for 1,000 miles
My Pirellis performed just fine in all conditions, it's, in my opinion one of the few good 4season tires worth buying.

Despite the little mileage, I drove my car in all sorts of roads, city, highway, in all sorts of conditions, ranging from dry to soaking wet, deep snow and thick road ice.

The tires feel absolutely excellent in dry and wet conditions. I usually drive regularly, but even when I got a little spirited both in dry or wet, the tires were able to take the abuse and never lost traction (really surprised me how much better these are in the wet compared to the old set of budget tires I had!) (I couldn't remember the name of those.)

My opinion for the tires performance in snowy and icy conditions is mostly positive, there are a few things to keep in mind however.

in snow, while the tires behaved as expected, I had a couple moments of wheel spin (but those were mostly from spirited driving, otherwise, if you are careful with the brakes, turning and acceleration, they behave fine.)
Notable moment was when I didn't have a snow shovel and there was about 7 inches of snow my rims were buried in, turned DSTC off and sent it, and the car came barrelling out of the snow trap with little issues.

I was surprised by it's performance on ice. Really, really good feedback on when the wheels start losing grip in turns. Otherwise, if you plan on driving at regular speeds in ice, refer to the point above and won't have any issues.

Overall, I would buy it again, It's excellent for regular and spirited driving in dry or rain.

And doesn't let you down in snow and ice (although don't try to drive your car like an F1 car in those conditions with these tires.)
February 16, 2026
Given 94% while driving a Volkswagen Golf MK6 1.6 tdi (205/55 R16) on for 10,000 miles
Very good tire in all conditions, quiet which is very important to me, very good grip in wet & snow, I didn't push it to limit on dry though. One thing which bothers me is the stiffness of the sidewall/tire, car is significantly harder with them, bumping much more than previous summer tire (Michelin Primacy 3). Other than that I'm very satisfied with this tire, also wear doesn't seem to be an issue, I'm using them 2nd winter and 1 summer between them (around 12k miles/20k kms) and I guess they will last at least the same amount of miles, if not more.
February 13, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 81% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (195/55 R16) on for 20,000 miles
It is a wonderful tire, In UK heat wave, wet weather, never lose grip. even a ski trip in Austria, it did a very good job.
January 14, 2026
Given 90% while driving a Cupra Leon estate VZ3 4Drive 333ps (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
They have been a great tire for me so far I use them as a winter tire as I do around 35,000 miles per year and if I put winter Tires on too early and drive hard in warmer temperatures I had a set only last 3500 miles where even in the warmer temperatures these seem to last very well compared I get about 15,000 miles out of the front and about 20 out of the rear
December 27, 2025
Given 94% while driving a (235/50 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
I'm back again to supplement my review from December 5th in winter conditions. Today the first snow fell here in Bulgaria. I am delighted with the winter qualities of these tires. Heavy, wet snow and mud. The car literally stuck to the road. Very precise handling and stable and predictable behavior in icy, wet corners. Bravo Pirelli
December 25, 2025
Given 30% while driving a Volkswagen Touran 1.5 TSI (235/50 R19) on mostly town for 500 easy going miles
Premium price, sub-standard quality. My experience with Pirelli SF3:
I am extremely disappointed with my purchase of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (235/50 R19 103 W XL). I installed them on a brand-new 2025 VW Tiguan, and the vibrations above 110 km/h make the car almost undriveable.
I’ve ruled out any vehicle issues by testing with my summer set (perfectly smooth), yet Pirelli rejected my warranty claim. I took the car for a Hunter Road Force Elite test, and the results are shocking: 125 N of Road Force on the tire (clearly marked in RED by the machine).
I had to replace one of the tires and pay for it. It did not help another Hunter test and other tires went off. I will have throu them away.
In the premium segment, a force of 125 N is a definitive manufacturing defect, not an 'acceptable variation.' It’s unacceptable that a customer has to pay for a professional diagnostic to prove a defect that Pirelli refuses to acknowledge. Is this the new 'Premium' standard?
#Pirelli #CinturatoSF3 #RoadForce #BadExperience #VWGolf #VWTiguan #TireReview"
December 18, 2025
Given 90% while driving a Subaru Forester (235/50 R19) on mostly town for 900 average miles
First impressions based on driving on dry and wet roads during a cool and rainy autumn. Excellent braking on wet asphalt. Very good braking on dry, cold asphalt. Improved the acceleration of the car compared to the factory Bridgestones. It hasn't snowed here in Bulgaria yet and I can't share direct impressions. The tires are quiet and comfortable. I settled on them thanks to your site. Thanks for the help!
December 5, 2025
Given 94% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B8 2.0 TDI 4 Motion (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I live in Baltic sea region. Winters are getting milder here and decided to move on from winter to all season tires. So update came from hankook Winter i*cept iZ3 to Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3. Used Pirelli since end of summer on heats up to 30 degrees Celsius through rainy autumn and first snow and ice in winter. Although it is expensive tire but is now exceeding expectations. Behaves perfectly on dry, especially braking, perfect on wet and most surprisingly very well on snow. It is weaker a bit on a mud and aquaplaning and ice, however it is what you pay what you get. On 15T miles there are no signs of wear on the tire, tire is very silent. Would reccomend definately and will buy again myself.
December 1, 2025
Given 98% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (235/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Got them on my 2018 Honda civic X 1.5. Tires are very good compared to my previous Hankook Kingery 4S2. They were very noisy and after 1 year started to decay on the side. The SF3 are very good in the dry and wet. Where I live I don-t get a lot of snow so I think its a better choice vs the Michelin cc3 who is a bit expensive.
November 24, 2025
Given 83% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST MK8 (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
I bought these tires to replace my dedicated winter tires on my Fiesta ST. I wanted to have a tire which can handle my spirited driving sessions in winter time, I did not have a really good expierence with dedicated winters in the past for that. Also in my location winter is mostly wet or dry between -5 and 10 °C. Snow became pretty rare in the last years. So I thoght a good all saison will perform better on most days.
I am pretty impressed with these Pirellis so far. Dry grip betwenn 10 and -5 °C feels excellent and you can really push them on some twisty roads. Also wet handling in cold wather feels relly good and allways safe. They sure feel a bit softer on turn in then my summers (GY AS6) but not too bad and that's to be expected compared to an UHP summer tire. I also did some highway driving on German Autobahn and pushed them to 220 Km/h+ and they were also perfectly stable at that speed.
Today I also had the rare occasion to test them in snow condition. And I have to say I am really impressed what a modern all saison can do. Felt perfectly safe and also predictable. I have driven many winter tires in the past that felt worse in snow than these. Espacially the snow braking felt really good and stable, you had to push the brake pedal quite a bit to trigger the ABS. When you go over the limit my car responds with a slight progressive understeer and remains controllable, no sudden snaps or sometthing.
Comfort and Noise levels are good but nothing special. Noise about the same than my AS6 summers, comfort a bit better. Fuel economy is also about the same than my summers can't tell a differnce so far.
The rim protection could be a bit thicker in my opinion.

So all in all I am satisfied with my decision to go for the Pirelli all saisons instead of dedicated winters. They suit my pocket rocket really well in the winter saison and let me have some fun in the cold saison when it is dry.
November 24, 2025
Given 77% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI PP DSG (225/40 R18) on mostly town for 500 spirited miles
3 out of 4 tires had a hefty trebel and side hit. Wohle Car was houling and shaking. Rims and chassis setting was checkted, everything was perfect. Tire shop switched to Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 3 - all noises and shakeing gone. Goodyear ist noticable more comfortabel, but also less feedback and the longer brakeing distance is also anounces itself. Pirelli is the better tire, but the quality is unacceptable.
November 11, 2025
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