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Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

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The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is a premium touring all-season tyre that majors on comfort, refinement and wet-weather safety. Across both driver feedback and independent testing it consistently stands out for very strong wet braking, good aquaplaning resistance and low noise, while also delivering an easy-going, efficient ride. It's a convincing choice for mixed UK conditions where wet roads are common, but it is not the most confidence-inspiring option when winter conditions become more severe.

8.6
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
84%
Wet Grip
81%
Road Feedback
78%
Handling
71%
Wear
86%
Comfort
85%
Buy again
75%
Snow Grip
74%
Ice Grip
70%
16 Reviews
78% Average
139,500 miles driven
13 Tests (avg: 6th)
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

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8.6 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Ice
100
0.84x / 1 test
Comfort
88.3
0.32x / 14 tests
Dry
75.8
1.5x / 22 tests
Wet
75.8
1.93x / 50 tests
Snow
74.3
1.38x / 38 tests
Value
65.1
0.42x / 23 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
79.2
40 tests
Traction
76.6
11 tests
Handling
70.4
28 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 13
Publications: 6
Period: 2021 - 2025
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 16
Avg Rating: 78.1%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report TUV 2025 235/45 R18 4/5 7 metrics
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2024 235/55 R17 2/14 13 metrics
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC 2024 205/55 R16 2/16 13 metrics
2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test 2024 235/55 R17 4/8 14 metrics
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2023 215/55 R17 5/9 13 metrics
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R17 5/18 17 metrics
2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild 2023 225/45 R17 3/35 2 metrics
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 8/10 12 metrics
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2022 225/50 R18 5/13 14 metrics
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 14/18 15 metrics
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 14/34 2 metrics
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2021 205/55 R16 2/11 14 metrics
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2021 215/65 R17 6/12 12 metrics

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Awards
Highly Recommended
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
2021 · 205/55 R16
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Latest Tyre Test Results
2025 TUV Hankook iON FlexClimate EV Report
235/45 R18 • 2025
4th/5
The performance of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 suggests a design that prioritizes wet conditions at the expense of snow capability. The tyre performed well in the wet, particularly in aquaplaning resistance (96.3%) and lateral wet grip (96.2%). This was contrasted by its main drawback, which was poor performance on snow, ranking near the bottom of the group in acceleration (88.8%), braking (89.2%), and handling (92.7%).
2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16 • 2024
2nd/16

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 tyre stands out in safety tests, achieving a good rating across dry, wet, and winter conditions. On dry roads, it offers precise steering and good reserves at the limit, with above-average braking performance from 100 km/h.

In wet conditions, the tyre excels, scoring top marks in wet braking and handling. It provides good grip and precise control on wet surfaces, along with good aquaplaning resistance. On winter roads, it's the only tyre in the test to secure a good rating, balancing slightly below-average snow braking and traction with good handling and ice braking.

Environmentally, the Romanian-made tyre receives a satisfactory rating. While tyre wear is good, its below-average projected mileage and relatively high weight impact its efficiency score. Noise performance is average.

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2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17 • 2024
4th/8
Safe, predictable cornering behavior with wide margins on snow. Good-natured and stable driving characteristics in both wet and dry conditions.
Slightly longer braking distances on snow, somewhat limited aquaplaning protection.
Without significant flaws. The Pirelli prefers it dry.
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
185/65R15 92 V XL B B 68
195/65R15 95 V XL B B 68
185/65R15 92 V XL C A 68
195/65R15 95 V XL C A 68
16 inch
205/55R16 94 H XL B B 68
205/55R16 94 V XL B B 68
205/60R16 96 V XL B B 68
215/60R16 99 V XL B B 69
205/55R16 94 V XL C A 68
205/60R16 96 V XL C A 68
215/60R16 99 V XL C A 68
17 inch
205/50R17 93 W XL C B 68
215/45R17 91 W XL B B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL B B 69
225/45R17 94 W XL C B 70
225/50R17 98 W XL B B 70
225/60R17 103 V XL B B 70
225/50R17 98 Y XL D B 70
225/45R17 94 Y XL C B 70
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL C A 68
225/50R17 98 W XL C A 70
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XL C B 70
245/40R18 97 Y XL C B 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL B B 71
255/35R18 94 Y XL C B 71
225/40R18 92 Y XL C B 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL C A 71
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL C B 70
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

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August 11, 2021

Do they offer better performance compared to Micheline CrossClimate+ (or CrossClimate 2)?

This should be better than the CC+ and close to the CC2, check out our <a href="/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm">all season tyre test</a> for full details.
November 3, 2021

Is this tire also the quietest on the test All season tyre 2021 when we talk about internal noise also??? Tnx.

Unfortunately I've not seen any internal noise tests of the SF2. There is usually a correlation between comfort and internal noise.
January 10, 2022

What is the Wear like on these tyres as it has not been rated when viewing the Tyre Reviews?

You can see a wear test of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 in the 2021 Auto Bild All Season Test <a href="/Article/2021-Auto-Bild-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm">here</a>. The test showed the SF2 has below average wear for the category.
February 21, 2023

Do the lower profile tyres have rim protection? Some say Yes and some say No... For example: 235/40/R18

Some do and some don't, I'm afraid I don't have a list of all the sizes though. I would suggest contacting Pirelli directly who should be able to answer. FYI rim protection based on size is very normal (and frustrating!)
November 6, 2023

Comment in test: "Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 8kg/t, while Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 had the highest at 10.2kg/t." Here (above): "Negative - Increased rolling resistance, average mileage." What is true? High rolling resistance or low rolling resistance?

Typo in the data, the comment is correct, it has high rolling resistance.

Review Summary

Based on 14 user reviews

Drivers generally find the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 quiet, comfortable, and grippy in dry and most wet conditions, with low rolling resistance and good longevity. A minority report vague handling or vibration at higher speeds (often described as soft sidewalls) and mixed winter feedback, though several high-scoring reviews praise snow capability. Overall sentiment skews positive, especially for comfort and efficiency.

Strengths
  • Low noise
  • Ride comfort
  • Dry grip/handling
  • Fuel efficiency/low rolling resistance
  • Tread life/durability
Areas for Improvement
  • Vague handling/soft sidewalls at speed
  • Balancing/vibration issues
  • Inconsistent snow/ice performance

Top 3 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Reviews

Given 90% while driving a Peugeot 308 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 28,000 easy going miles
28000 miles and still going strong! Super tyre, top handling on dry and wet conditions. Very good confort. Didn't have the opportunity to try them on snow or ice, but plenty of hot days (30°/40° C throughout the past four Summers) Fully satisfied! Next tyres Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Helpful 1054
April 9, 2025
Given 80% while driving a Tesla Model 3 standard plus (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Everyday drive tyres, coming from a Michelin Pilot Sport 4 I used before, the first impression is the Pirelli lack precision and reactivity; however, always at a first glance, they are far more grippier. After more than one year, I can confirm the great grip in all the driving situations I encountered, through all the seasons and all type of roads, from southern Italy to Denmark. The Pirelli Cinturato SF2 is also comfortable in noise, and rolling smoothly, both characteristic essential for EVs. The only feature that is lacking here is the BSW.
Helpful 1081
September 29, 2024
Given 42% while driving a BMW 328i (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
I bought these for my bmw 328i and these are by far the noisiest tires I have ever had. I complained to the manufacturer who told me it was my fault for choosing this particular tire.
I agree. I will never choose a pirelli tire ever again.
Helpful 1039
June 26, 2024

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Given 100% while driving a Audi A4 Avant (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
These tyres are incredible, Got them on a modified A4 B6, Never loses traction, take it tracking in the winter and it will not even squeak.
Helpful 965
May 8, 2024
Given 73% while driving a Toyota Auris (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Coming from Michelin cross climate these are more quiet all around, however really not good at all for any snow or ice.
For dry/rain hot/cold all is good and no complaints.
Helpful 1079
May 1, 2023
Given 76% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
These are my first ever Pirelli tyres, and I have been impressed with their overall performance. Excellent rolling resistance improves my mpg, and tread wear has also been very slow over my 23,000 annual mileage.. In my area I experience just a few days of light snow in an average year, although ice and wet conditions are more frequent, the the tyres have performed up to my expectations. Having tried several other all-season tyres in the past, eg Vredestein and Goodyear, the Pirellis are superior, and I recommend them for anyone with a leisurely driving style, and a climate that does not regularly produce much snowfall.
Helpful 946
January 24, 2023
Given 58% while driving a Skoda (235/50 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
Run them for approx 1.5k mil.es on a Kodiaq. Comfort is good and they appear to be grippy and i've noticed no road noise so far (Kodiaq is fairly quiet anyway) However will be replacing them as soon as possible as they will not balance correctly. 2 different garages have tried and they have been rotated to get the least vibration, but the vibration seems to be getting worse. All this on a fairly new car with no issues on the previous tyres. I suspect quality control is poor or there is a problem with the sealinside technology.
Helpful 979
October 7, 2022
Given 92% while driving a Kia Motors Soul 1.6 GDI (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Very good dry handling and braking. Most comfortable and quite all season I've ever driven. Wet behaviour is not the best, but these tyres are more predictable than Michelin CC and BF Goodrich AS. Snow handling is great but braking is average. I'm reccomending these tyres for calm drivers looking for good comfort and fuel saving/better than some premium summer tyres/.
Helpful 1118
September 8, 2022
Given 63% while driving a Volkswagen 2018 Golf GTE (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Had these on my golf GTE since last autumn wanting an all season tyre. I wanted one that was quiet and had low rolling resistance and this one fit the bill and received great reviews. Initially fitted to the front, thought I'd swap them to the rear to save the tread for the winter. BIG mistake as the handling became atrocious (as other reviewers have said, "felt like the side walls were made of jelly"). So they were great on the front but appalling on the rear when pushed a little.
Helpful 961
June 30, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Very nice and quiet tires used in wet and dry and in snow super results.In past i used Bridgestone Weather control A005 , Goodyear GEN3 these tires are good too.
Helpful 1022
May 17, 2022
Audi S4 (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Bought these as looking for a do everything tyre, watches and read reviews, I’ve done 5000 miles and tbh cannot wait to get rid of them! Whilst around town great during the winter months grippy on the cold tarmac, however give it a dry/wet day on a dual carriageway and the handling is awful, it’s as if the sidewalks are made of jelly any speeds in excess of 55-60mph and particularly on bends the tyres really struggle. Appreciate there not summer but these were not what I expected unlike my wife’s Michelin climate + which are perfect, will be changing very soon!
Helpful 1005
April 12, 2022
Given 89% while driving a SEAT Ibiza FR SC 1.2 TSI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Had these for a few thousand miles. They're super quiet and my average mpg jumped up a little so must be good on fuel. Not as sharp as the summer tyres they replaced but felt good compared to other all season and winter tyres I've used.
Helpful 960
October 2, 2021
Ford (205/55 R16) on track for 1,500 average miles
Very good for now, seems that CC2 have seriosly competitor !!! ;)
Helpful 1332
September 8, 2021
Given 82% while driving a BMW 440i Gran Coupe M Sport (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I bought these tyres, pretty happy with them so far. Performance in wet and dry seems good. Also they are very silent and feel grippy. These are my third new style all seasons. I started with the cross climates on a Mazda 6 1.8 2003. A couple of times in very heavy snow and never felt slippery. Second weather control 005 evo on a bmw 325xi 2007. During wet and dry happy with the tyres. Wet grip was great. but in the snow very slippery even with four wheel drive. And on a bit of slushy ice road pretty much useless. When I applied the brakes the car just didn’t stop lucky no accidents. But I was happy I didn’t encounter the the same amount of snow as I did with the CCs So now the SF2s on a BMW 420i 2017. Rain and dry no problem like I said they feel the most sticky of the three so far. They are the quietest of the three. Hopefully they will behave better on the snow than the 005s. I noticed that you should make sure that the tyre pressure is high when at the low side they wil cup
Helpful 1136
July 4, 2021
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