Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF review
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season series is generally regarded as a high-performing, reliable choice for daily driving, offering strong wet-weather traction and a comfortable ride. While many users praise the tire for its value and consistent performance across various vehicle types, a subset of owners reports concerns regarding tread longevity and susceptibility to sidewall damage from road hazards.
Owners rate it 18.1 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
90.3%By road tests
72.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 52 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season series is generally regarded as a high-performing, reliable choice for daily driving, offering strong wet-weather traction and a comfortable ride. While many users praise the tire for its value and consistent performance across various vehicle types, a subset of owners reports concerns regarding tread longevity and susceptibility to sidewall damage from road hazards.
Pros
- Excellent wet-weather traction and handling
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
- Reliable performance for a wide range of vehicle types, including SUVs and performance sedans
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear in some instances
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage and flats from potholes or road debris
- Occasional complaints regarding excessive road noise on specific vehicle models
- Not intended for high-performance track or autocross use
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles like the BMW 3 Series and VW GTI report positive handling characteristics during spirited daily driving.
- Owners of larger vehicles, such as SUVs, appreciate the tire's year-round versatility and consistent grip.
- Drivers using wider, low-profile fitments (e.g., 285/40R19) noted that the tire provides good rim protection compared to other brands.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 14th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 14 | |
| Noise | 9th of 14 | |
| Value | 7th of 14 | |
| Wear | 9th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 31 |