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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 review
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.
Relative score
83/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
87/100
68 reviews
Road tests
94/100
13 published tests
Scores
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
87.4%
Would buy again
75%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Noise
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
93.7%From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 68 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Test results
13 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report · 235/45 R18
4th of 5
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 4th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 5 |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
2nd of 12
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Price · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 12 | |
| Noise | 6th of 12 | |
| Price | 11th of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 5th of 12 |
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 16
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wear | 16th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1st of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 14th of 16 |
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
4th of 8
Best: Dry Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Circle · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Circle | 5th of 8 |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
5th of 9
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 9 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 16
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Total Cost of Ownership · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 16 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 16 | |
| Value | 12th of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 13th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
3rd of 35
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 35 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 10
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
5th of 11
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 11 | |
| Price | 7th of 11 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
14th of 16
Best: Noise · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 16 | |
| Noise | 1st of 16 | |
| Value | 11th of 16 | |
| Price | 13th of 16 | |
| Wear | 10th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
14th of 32
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 22nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 32 |
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 9
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 5th of 9 |
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R17
7th of 10
Best: Noise · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 |
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