81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
93/100
28 professional tests
User signal (40%)
81/100
42 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
94/100
13 professional tests
User signal (40%)
87/100
68 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Continental AllSeasonContact if handling, noise and snow matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 84 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 89% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 81 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 93% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 97% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 74 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 100% | 89% |
| Snow Circle (% of best) | 92% | 92% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 98% | 97% |
| Snow Slalom (% of best) | 91% | 93% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 73% | 91% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 100 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 85 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | 61 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Cinturato All Season SF2 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 86 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
AllSeasonContact leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | AllSeasonContact | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 71 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental AllSeasonContact | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 83 |
| Dry | 79 | 89 |
| Wet | 86 | 87 |
| Snow | 79 | 76 |
| Comfort | 85 | 96 |
| Noise | 80 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 85 |
| Handling | 82 | 71 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 89% #3/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 92% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | -2.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #16/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 93% #4/5 · 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | -4.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #8/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 99% #7/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -0.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 77% #9/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | +17.9 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 92% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 98% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | -6.3 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #1/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 91% #10/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 78% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +12.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 98% #2/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | 97% #1/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 93% #5/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | 95% #11/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | -2.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 88% #14/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 80% #12/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +8.3 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 57% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 73% #10/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -16.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 25% #4/5 · 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | +25 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 100% #2/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 89% #4/5 · 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | +10.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 92% #4/9 · 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 92% #5/9 · 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -0.1 | Same test |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #2/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | 97% #4/5 · 2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 91% #4/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 93% #4/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | -2 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 73% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | 91% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | -18.2 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 98% #2/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test | 96% #7/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 95% #5/9 · 2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | -5 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #6/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% #3/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | 96% #5/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | +1 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 93% #1/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test | 100% #3/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | -7.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | 97% #9/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental AllSeasonContact is widely regarded as a highly capable, balanced all-season tire that excels in wet and wintry conditions while maintaining respectable dry-road performance. Users frequently praise its superior steering feedback and confidence-inspiring grip in adverse weather, often positioning it as a strong competitor to the Michelin CrossClimate series. While most owners report high satisfaction, some note concerns regarding tread longevity in hot climates and occasional noise issues.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and snow traction
- Predictable and stable handling characteristics
- High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement
- Precise steering feedback compared to segment rivals
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
- Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
- Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
- Some reports of premature tread cracking or durability issues
Observations
- Users with SUVs and heavier vehicles noted significant improvements in cabin noise and ride comfort compared to OE tires.
- Drivers of performance-oriented or AWD vehicles (e.g., Audi Quattro, Subaru Outback) report high confidence in snow and slush, though some note that aggressive acceleration can still break traction.
- Owners in hot climates (e.g., Greece, Southern Europe) report that the tire compound feels too soft during summer, leading to reduced handling precision and faster wear.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is generally regarded as a comfortable, quiet, and fuel-efficient all-season tire that excels in daily commuting and wet-weather conditions. While many users praise its longevity and balanced performance, a subset of drivers reports significant issues with road noise, sidewall stability at higher speeds, and inconsistent quality control regarding balancing.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily driving
- Improved fuel economy due to low rolling resistance
- Solid tread life and durability for high-mileage commuters
Cons
- Reports of excessive road noise on certain vehicles
- Soft sidewalls leading to a 'jelly-like' feel during spirited cornering or high-speed maneuvers
- Inconsistent quality control, specifically regarding tire balancing and vibration issues
- Mixed performance reviews in heavy snow and ice conditions
Observations
- EV and hybrid owners frequently highlight the tire's low noise and rolling resistance as key benefits for their vehicles.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., BMW 3 Series, VW GTI) noted that while the tire is excellent for daily use, it lacks the sharp steering precision of dedicated summer tires.
- Users noted that the tire's sidewall characteristics can negatively impact handling stability when fitted to the rear axle of certain hatchbacks.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental AllSeasonContact | B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Continental
83
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — better comfort, dry and treadwear. Pick the Continental AllSeasonContact if handling, noise and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental AllSeasonContact scores 82 vs 71 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 96 vs 85 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 89 vs 79 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 85 vs 76 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.