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Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 28 + 14 road tests and 2,359 + 17 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: AllSeasonContact 73, Cinturato All Season SF2 72.

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Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire AContinental

AllSeasonContact

All Season

± 4

Tests 76 · 28 tests Owners 70 · 2,359 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 19 in 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 (wet handling)

“Am avut Conti All Season Contact Mk1 cu dimensiunea 235/45/18. Le-am tinut 4 ani, in care am facut 120.000 km cu ele ( 93% regim de autostrada ). La 65.000 km au inceput sa vibreze intre 120-130 km/hsi pe la 95.000 km zgomotul interior a crescut simtitor. La 120.000 lm, cu 4 mm adancime profil oe toate, le-am schimbat cu Conti All Season Contact Mk2. Am deja 9000 km cu ele : taie prin apa cel putin la fel de bine ca si Mk 1, franare sigura, zgomot mult redus ( efectiv liniste inauntru comparativ cu celelalte ). Motivul pentru care nu am schimbat cu Pirelli, e cam am vaxut rapoarte pe tyrereviews.com cum ca ar vibra dincolo de orice echilibrare, chiar si noi. Am trevut prin asa ceva - iti vine sa arunci masina. Nu multumesc. Te poti uita si la Michelin CrossClimate 3.”

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato All Season SF2

All Season

± 6

Tests 75 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

Key facts

  • In 7 tests that measured dry braking for both, AllSeasonContact won 0 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 6 (average 92% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured wet braking for both, AllSeasonContact won 6 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 1 (average 95% vs 88% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, AllSeasonContact won 5 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 1 (average 97% vs 88% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured snow braking for both, AllSeasonContact won 5 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 0 (average 95% vs 89% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured snow traction for both, AllSeasonContact won 3 and Cinturato All Season SF2 won 3 (average 92% vs 96% of the best).
  1. 68

    Dry

    Cinturato All Season SF2 +13
    81
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 13 tests6990
    Reviews found online6668
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–692%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–399%91%
    Dry Cornering Speed (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–098%98%
    Dry Lateral Acceleration (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%92%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 66.4 = 68

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 67.6 = 81

  2. 83

    Wet

    AllSeasonContact +4
    79
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 28 / 13 tests8784
    Reviews found online7673
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–080%60%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 5–197%88%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 6–195%88%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%95%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–099%89%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 87.5 + 40% × 75.9 = 83

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 72.7 = 79

  3. 82

    Snow

    AllSeasonContact +22
    60
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 11 tests8957
    Reviews found online7264
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 5–095%89%
    Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%96%
    Snow Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–095%94%
    Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%91%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–392%96%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 88.7 + 40% × 71.5 = 82

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 64.2 = 60

  4. 70

    Comfort

    Cinturato All Season SF2 +9
    79
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests7292
    Reviews found online6971
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–188%90%

    AllSeasonContact: 40% × 71.6 + 60% × 69.3 = 70

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 40% × 91.9 + 60% × 71.2 = 79

  5. 63

    Noise

    Cinturato All Season SF2 +21
    84
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 10 tests6195
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–498%100%
    Exterior Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–199%90%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 61.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 63

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 95.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 84

    No owner ratings of noise for AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 68

    Treadwear

    AllSeasonContact +10
    58
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests7150
    Reviews found online6470
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–080%74%

    AllSeasonContact: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 64.4 = 68

    Cinturato All Season SF2: 60% × 49.7 + 40% × 69.9 = 58

  7. 72

    Handling (owners)

    AllSeasonContact +7
    65
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Reviews found online7265
  8. 88

    Efficiency

    AllSeasonContact +24
    64
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 9 tests8864
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–293%94%
Scores at a glance
CategoryContinental AllSeasonContactPirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Relative Score 73 72
Dry 68 81
Wet 83 79
Snow 82 60
Comfort 70 79
Noise 63 84
Treadwear 68 58
Handling (owners) 72 65
Efficiency 88 64

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AllSeasonContact

± 6

Cinturato All Season SF2

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 8 tests that ran both, Continental AllSeasonContact finished ahead 7 times and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryAllSeasonContactCinturato All Season SF2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 92% 96% −4.0 0–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Dry Cornering Speed Dry 98% 98% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Dry Handling Dry 99% 91% +7.7 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Dry Lateral Acceleration Dry 100% 92% +7.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 80% 60% +20.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 · 235/55R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% 88% +8.5 5–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Wet Braking Wet 95% 88% +7.3 6–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Wet Circle Wet 100% 95% +4.8 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Wet Handling Wet 99% 89% +10.2 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Snow Braking Snow 95% 89% +6.2 5–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Snow Circle Snow 97% 96% +0.8 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Snow Handling Snow 95% 94% +1.5 4–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Snow Slalom Snow 93% 91% +2.7 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Snow Traction Snow 92% 96% −3.7 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 88% 90% −2.5 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Exterior Noise Noise 99% 90% +8.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19
Noise Noise 98% 100% −1.6 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Wear Treadwear 80% 74% +6.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 93% 94% −1.2 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 55% 60% −4.8 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test · 235/55 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #11/16 #6/16 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Value Cost 52% 56% −4.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17
Overall Ranking Overall #3/7 #7/7 – 7–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2025 Quattroruote All-Season Tire Test R19 · 235/50R19

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A AllSeasonContact

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and snow traction
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics
  • High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement

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
All owner themes in the AllSeasonContact review

Tire B Cinturato All Season SF2

Pros

  • Extremely quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Low rolling resistance improving fuel economy and MPG
  • Strong longevity and slow tread wear over high mileage

Cons

  • Lack of steering precision and reactivity compared to summer tires
  • Soft sidewalls causing a 'jelly-like' or unstable feel during high-speed cornering
  • Inconsistent performance in severe snow, ice, or slush for certain drivers
All owner themes in the Cinturato All Season SF2 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental AllSeasonContact

Mixed

Community opinion on the Continental AllSeasonContact is generally positive regarding its winter and wet weather performance, but mixed when it comes to noise, ride harshness, and wear characteristics. Users appreciate its strong snow and rain capabilities compared to competitors, though some note drawbacks such as increased road noise or stiffness over time, particularly for XL-rated variants. Additionally, availability is primarily focused in Europe, making it a well-regarded option overseas while being largely absent in North America.

r/TyreReviews ·6 upvotes ·2025-12-08

“Conti allseason contact harsh and noisy”
r/dkbiler ·2 upvotes ·2026-02-11

“Jeg har kørt udenmærket på dem på denne vej i min yaris, så længe jeg kører efter forholdene. Sad dog fast i dyb sne ved min indkørsel, som jeg burde have skovlet. Jeg skovlede den fri med 4-5 spader, og kørte så videre uden problemer. Ellers kun mistet grebet én gang på sort is med for meget fart. (kun slinger kørsel omrking 100m, fik kontrol igen). Edit: jeg ser lige at det er Continental AllSeasonContact jeg har, ikke 2.”
bobistheoilguy.com ·2018-07-06

“Originally Posted By: UG_Passat .... Nexen beats out Michelin, Continental, Goodyear and Nokian Surprise loser, is Michelin. Test winner: Nexen N blue 4 Season To solve the goal conflicts succeeds in the test the Nexen N blue 4 Season best. With good performances on wet and ice, the Korean tire on dry and snow-covered road is a bit weaker, but still acceptable. The new AllSeasonContact from Conti , on the other hand, solves the classic conflict of objectives of wetness vs. Snow very well - but at the expense of performance on dry roads. On dry land, the next-ranked Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Nokian Wheatherproof are also showing weaknesses. With the exception of the Firestone (worst dry and wet performance), all tires behind it ride on snow only below average - even the most expensive model in the test, the low- wear CrossClimate from Michelin LOL, I am waiting 25 years for ADAC to test tires after 20k. This is not first time ADAC has "surprise" winner.”
Top themes
#Winter and snow grip#Wet weather performance#Noise and ride comfort#Tread wear and durability#Comparison with competitors#Regional availability

Based on 15 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental AllSeasonContact B · Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available10864
Rim diameters13″ – 20″15″ – 21″
Sizes in common5959

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental AllSeasonContact

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

Too close to call: Continental AllSeasonContact and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 are within 2 points overall. Continental AllSeasonContact is stronger on efficiency, snow and treadwear. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is stronger on noise, dry and comfort.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 88 vs 64 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 82 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 84 vs 63 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scores 81 vs 68 on dry.

Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
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AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Which is better in the wet, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Continental AllSeasonContact, 83 vs 79 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 81 vs 68 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Continental AllSeasonContact, 82 vs 60 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 84 vs 63 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, 79 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Continental AllSeasonContact, 68 vs 58 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, AllSeasonContact or Cinturato All Season SF2?

Continental AllSeasonContact, 88 vs 64 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology