Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ review
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ is generally regarded as a reliable, high-performance all-season tire that excels in wet conditions and offers a comfortable, quiet ride for daily commuting. While most users praise its consistent grip and value, a subset of owners reports concerns regarding tread longevity and susceptibility to sidewall damage from road hazards.
Owners rate it 19.7 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
89.5%By road tests
69.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 59 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season+ is generally regarded as a reliable, high-performance all-season tire that excels in wet conditions and offers a comfortable, quiet ride for daily commuting. While most users praise its consistent grip and value, a subset of owners reports concerns regarding tread longevity and susceptibility to sidewall damage from road hazards.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Strong value proposition compared to dealership pricing
- Predictable handling and cornering stability in varied temperatures
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear in some applications
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage or flats from potholes
- Performance degradation in high-heat summer conditions
- Occasional reports of excessive road noise on specific vehicle chassis
Worth knowing
- Users with performance-oriented vehicles like the BMW 3 Series and VW GTI report high satisfaction with cornering grip and ride comfort.
- Owners of larger vehicles or those with low-profile fitments noted a higher frequency of tire damage when encountering road hazards like potholes.
- The tire is frequently cited as a cost-effective, high-quality alternative to OEM-supplied run-flat tires for luxury vehicles.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
16th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 31 |
2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Value | 10th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 | |
| Wear | 10th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 10 |
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
10th of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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