Updated September 2026
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 review
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is widely regarded as a top-tier all-season tire, praised for its exceptional wet-weather performance and balanced handling across varying temperatures. While most users report high satisfaction with its grip and comfort, a subset of owners has experienced significant quality control issues, specifically regarding tire uniformity and vibrations.
Relative score
85/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
87/100
102 reviews
Road tests
100/100
22 published tests
Owners rate it 13.3 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
86.7%
Would buy again
81%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Noise
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
100%From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 102 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is widely regarded as a top-tier all-season tire, praised for its exceptional wet-weather performance and balanced handling across varying temperatures. While most users report high satisfaction with its grip and comfort, a subset of owners has experienced significant quality control issues, specifically regarding tire uniformity and vibrations.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather traction and braking performance.
- Strong, predictable grip in dry conditions and cold temperatures.
- High level of ride comfort and relatively low road noise.
- Effective performance in light to moderate snow conditions.
Cons
- Reports of manufacturing defects, including vibrations and sidewall bulges.
- Inconsistent performance in high-temperature summer conditions (feeling 'soft' or 'wallowy').
- Occasional reports of increased noise on rough or concrete road surfaces.
- Some users find the sidewalls less rigid compared to competitors like the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Worth knowing
- Users with 19-inch and larger low-profile setups reported higher sensitivity to potholes and road imperfections.
- EV owners noted that the 'Elect' variant provides excellent damping and refinement on larger wheel diameters.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., GTI, Mustang) noted that while capable, the tire lacks the sharp, direct steering response of a dedicated summer tire.
Test results
22 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 5
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 4th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 5 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 5 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 5 |
2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 · 205/55 R16
4th of 5
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Braking - Low Grip | 3rd of 5 |
The BEST All Season tires For 2026/27 · 225/40 R18
3rd of 10
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st
Weakest: Wet Circle · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 |
2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18
1st of 9
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3rd of 9 |
2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
3rd of 16
Best: Fuel Consumption · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking - Concrete · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 10th of 16 | |
| Noise | 7th of 16 | |
| Wear | 6th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 |
2026 AutoBild All Season tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) · 215/55 R18
3rd of 8
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 8 | |
| Noise | 4th of 8 | |
| Value | 6th of 8 | |
| Wear | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Slalom | 1st of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 8 |
The Best All Season tires for 2025/26 · 205/45 R17
1st of 9
Best: Snow Handling · 1st
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 4th of 9 |
2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test · 215/50 R 18
3rd of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 10 |
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals · 205/55 R16
2nd of 5
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 5 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 5 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 5 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 5 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 5 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 5 |
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
1st of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 10 |
2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 15
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Value · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 15 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 15 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 15 | |
| Value | 14th of 15 | |
| Wear | 13th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 15 | |
| Snow Circle | 2nd of 15 |
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 30
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 30 |
2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 16
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 16 | |
| Noise | 9th of 16 | |
| Value | 12th of 16 | |
| Wear | 7th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 10th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 3rd of 16 |
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van tire Test · 245/45 R18
1st of 9
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 2nd of 9 |
2025 Summer and All Season Combined tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 14
Best: Straight Aqua · 7th
Weakest: Subj. Noise · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 12th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 14 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Subj. Noise | 14th of 14 |
2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18
3rd of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Circle | 7th of 10 |
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 15
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Value · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 15 | |
| Noise | 11th of 15 | |
| Value | 15th of 15 | |
| Wear | 12th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 15th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 10th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 15 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
2nd of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 37 |
The Best All Season tires for 2024 / 2025 · 235/35 R19
1st of 6
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 4th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 6 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 6 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 6 | |
| Noise | 4th of 6 | |
| Ice Traction | 2nd of 6 |
The Best All Season tires for 2024 · 205/55 R16
3rd of 7
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 | |
| Ice Traction | 1st of 7 | |
| Value | 7th of 7 | |
| Price | 6th of 7 | |
| Wear | 6th of 7 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 7 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3 and 3 Sport VS Rivals · 225/40 R18
2nd of 4
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 3rd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 4 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 4 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 4 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 4 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 4 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 4 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 4 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 4 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 4 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 4 | |
| Subj. Noise | 3rd of 4 | |
| Snow Circle | 3rd of 4 | |
| Subj. Fun | 3rd of 4 |