Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 75 · 1,080 reviews analysed Road tests 86 · 27 tests
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The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who frequently praise its exceptional wet-weather grip, composed winter/snow performance, and impressive balance across changing temperatures. Many reviewers highlight that it closely mirrors the feel and composure of a summer tyre in dry conditions while offering superior safety and traction during cold, wet, or light snow scenarios.
Owners rate it 10.5 points lower 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 found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
75/100From 1,080 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
86/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 1,080 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who frequently praise its exceptional wet-weather grip, composed winter/snow performance, and impressive balance across changing temperatures. Many reviewers highlight that it closely mirrors the feel and composure of a summer tyre in dry conditions while offering superior safety and traction during cold, wet, or light snow scenarios. While the vast majority of drivers report a comfortable and quiet ride, a small minority note issues with noise on rough surfaces or occasional manufacturing/vibration complaints.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong performance and reassurance in light snow, ice, and cold conditions
- Comfortable ride quality that smooths out bumps and potholes
- Confident dry handling and braking that feels close to a dedicated summer tyre
- Quiet and refined cabin noise on most standard asphalt surfaces
Cons
- Increased road noise and harshness on rough concrete or uneven surfaces
- Soft sidewalls can cause slight steering delay or a wallowy/flexing feel during aggressive cornering
- Potential fuel economy impact or rolling resistance penalties compared to dedicated eco tyres
- Occasional reports of manufacturing or balancing issues resulting in high-speed vibrations
Worth knowing
- Users running these tyres on heavy EVs and torquey AWD or RWD vehicles noted minimal wheelspin, excellent handling of instant torque, and stable high-speed highway composure.
- Drivers with larger rims (such as 19-inch and 20-inch sizes) occasionally noted a firmer ride or susceptibility to harsher impacts over potholes, though models with specific EV/Seal Inside technologies were praised for improved damping.
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27 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2027 AvD All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
3rd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry | 1st of 11 | |
| Economy | 8th of 11 |
Source: AvD
2027 Auto Motor und Sport Winter Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2026 Autobild Mini All Season Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 5
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 TUV Test Report Goodyear Vector All Season 4 · 205/55 R16
4th of 5
| 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 |
Source: TÜV
2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18
1st of 9
| 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 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
3rd of 16
| 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 |
Source: ADAC
2026 AutoBild All Season tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) · 215/55 R18
3rd of 8
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 AvD All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: AvD
2026 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Auto Express
2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test · 215/50 R 18
3rd of 10
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 TUV Test of Nokian SeasonProof 2 vs Rivals · 205/55 R16
2nd of 5
| 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 |
Source: TÜV
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
1st of 10
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 15
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 All Season 30 tire Braking Test · 225/40 R18
3rd of 30
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 30 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 30 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 ADAC All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 16
| 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 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van tire Test · 245/45 R18
1st of 9
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Summer and All Season Combined tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 14
| 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 |
Source: UTAC
2025 Die Reifentester All-Season Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16
1st of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Die Reifentester
2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
8th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 12 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Interior Noise | 8th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 7th of 12 |
Source: UTAC / Aftonbladet
2025 Auto Bild Reisemobil Commercial All-Season Tire Test R18 · 245/45R18
1st of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild Reisemobil
2025 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 6 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 6 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 6 |
Source: Auto Express
2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18
3rd of 10
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 15
| 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 |
Source: Auto Bild
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 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Exterior Noise | 2nd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry | 1st of 7 |
Source: Al Volante
2024 Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
1st of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 3rd of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community discussions highlight the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 3's strong performance in professional tests, improved ride comfort, and stability. However, users express significant concerns regarding accelerated tread wear, reduced range and high energy consumption on electric vehicles, and limited availability in certain sizes or markets.
From 15 threads and comments.
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