The 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test has tested nine popular all season tyres in 215/55 R17.

Test setup & methodology

The test setting, the conditions recorded and how the results contribute to the score.

Recorded test conditions

Dry Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Wet Braking: 100 → 0 km/h
Snow Braking: 50 → 0 km/h

Dry

The test measures the stopping distance of tyres on a dry surface. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 performed the best with a braking distance of 36m, while the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert had the longest distance at 41.8m, indicating a variance in dry braking performance among different tyre brands.

Dry Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	36 m	Best	0 km/h
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	36.7 m	+0.70 m	18 km/h
3Kleber Quadraxer 3	37.2 m	+1.20 m	23 km/h
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	37.5 m	+1.50 m	26 km/h
5Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	37.9 m	+1.90 m	29 km/h
6Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	38.5 m	+2.50 m	33 km/h
7Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	39.4 m	+3.40 m	38 km/h
8Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	39.5 m	+3.50 m	39 km/h
9Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	41.8 m	+5.80 m	48 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 16.1% (5.8 m ≈ 1.3 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 would still be travelling at 48 km/h when the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

Evaluating the handling characteristics under dry conditions, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 performed similarly with times around 83.5s and 83.6s respectively, whereas the Kleber Quadraxer 3 lagged at 85.5s.

Dry Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Kinergy 4S2	83.5 s	Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	83.6 s	+0.10 s
3Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	84 s	+0.50 s
4Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	84.2 s	+0.70 s
5Michelin CrossClimate 2	84.3 s	+0.80 s
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	84.3 s	+0.80 s
7Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	84.5 s	+1.00 s
8Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	85.3 s	+1.80 s
9Kleber Quadraxer 3	85.5 s	+2.00 s

All the tyres in the Dry Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Wet

In wet conditions, the braking distances ranged from 40.8m for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 to 49m for the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, showing a notable difference in wet braking efficiency among the tyres tested.

Wet Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	40.8 m	Best	0 km/h
2Hankook Kinergy 4S2	43 m	+2.20 m	29 km/h
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	43.5 m	+2.70 m	32 km/h
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	43.5 m	+2.70 m	32 km/h
5Michelin CrossClimate 2	43.6 m	+2.80 m	33 km/h
6Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	43.7 m	+2.90 m	33 km/h
7Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	44 m	+3.20 m	35 km/h
8Kleber Quadraxer 3	46.1 m	+5.30 m	44 km/h
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	49 m	+8.20 m	53 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 20.1% (8.2 m ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 would still be travelling at 53 km/h when the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

This test assessed the tyres' handling performance on a wet track. Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 were on the higher end with times over 101s, while Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had a better time at 94.4s.

Wet Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	94.4 s	Best
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	98.5 s	+4.10 s
3Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	98.6 s	+4.20 s
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	99.9 s	+5.50 s
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	100.8 s	+6.40 s
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	101.6 s	+7.20 s
7Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	101.8 s	+7.40 s
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	102.5 s	+8.10 s
9Kleber Quadraxer 3	102.8 s	+8.40 s

The difference between best and worst was 8.9% (8.4 s).

Tyres were tested on a wet circular track with times ranging from 15.6s for Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 to 16.4s for Kleber Quadraxer 3 and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2, depicting a small variance in performance.

Wet Circle
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	15.6 s	Best
1Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	15.6 s	Best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	15.6 s	Best
4Hankook Kinergy 4S2	16 s	+0.40 s
4Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	16 s	+0.40 s
6Michelin CrossClimate 2	16.2 s	+0.60 s
7Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	16.3 s	+0.70 s
8Kleber Quadraxer 3	16.4 s	+0.80 s
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	16.4 s	+0.80 s

The difference between best and worst was 5.1% (0.8 s).

The test measures aquaplaning resistance, with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 achieving the highest speed of 84.2 Km/H, contrasting with Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus which were below 75 Km/H.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	84.2 km/h	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	81.8 km/h	-2.40 km/h
3Kleber Quadraxer 3	81.7 km/h	-2.50 km/h
4Michelin CrossClimate 2	81.1 km/h	-3.10 km/h
5Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	80 km/h	-4.20 km/h
6Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	77.4 km/h	-6.80 km/h
7Hankook Kinergy 4S2	76.9 km/h	-7.30 km/h
8Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	74.3 km/h	-9.90 km/h
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	74.2 km/h	-10.00 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 11.9% (10 Km/H).

Snow

Snow braking distances ranged from 24.9m for Kleber Quadraxer 3 to 26.5m for Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, indicating the tyres' varying efficiency in snowy conditions.

Snow Braking
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Residual speed
1Kleber Quadraxer 3	24.9 m	Best	0 km/h
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	25.1 m	+0.20 m	12 km/h
3Michelin CrossClimate 2	25.2 m	+0.30 m	14 km/h
4Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	25.3 m	+0.40 m	16 km/h
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	25.5 m	+0.60 m	20 km/h
5Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	25.5 m	+0.60 m	20 km/h
7Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	25.6 m	+0.70 m	21 km/h
8Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	25.7 m	+0.80 m	23 km/h
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	26.5 m	+1.60 m	32 km/h

The difference between best and worst was 6.4% (1.6 m ≈ 0.4 Car Lengths). From 130 km/h, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 would still be travelling at 32 km/h when the Kleber Quadraxer 3 had stopped.

Residual speed is calculated from the measured braking distances, assuming constant deceleration; it is not a separate measurement.

The force required to move the tyres on snow varied, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 requiring 2727N and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 requiring only 2442N, showing a difference in snow traction among the tyres.

Snow Traction
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	2727 N	Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3	2687 N	-40.00 N
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	2666 N	-61.00 N
4Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	2639 N	-88.00 N
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	2562 N	-165.00 N
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	2557 N	-170.00 N
7Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	2514 N	-213.00 N
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	2493 N	-234.00 N
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	2442 N	-285.00 N

The difference between best and worst was 10.5% (285 N).

In snow handling, Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 had the longest time at 56.9s, while Michelin CrossClimate 2 and Kleber Quadraxer 3 performed better with times around 51.5s and 51.8s respectively.

Snow Handling
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	51.5 s	Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3	51.8 s	+0.30 s
3Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	53.3 s	+1.80 s
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	53.5 s	+2.00 s
5Hankook Kinergy 4S2	54.4 s	+2.90 s
6Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	55.3 s	+3.80 s
7Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	56.5 s	+5.00 s
8Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	56.9 s	+5.40 s
9Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	57 s	+5.50 s

The difference between best and worst was 10.7% (5.5 s).

This test evaluated the tyres' agility in snowy conditions, with Michelin CrossClimate 2 achieving the highest value of 3.99m/sec^2, contrasting with Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 at 3.51m/sec^2.

Snow Slalom
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	3.99 m/sec2	Best
2Kleber Quadraxer 3	3.98 m/sec2	-0.01 m/sec2
3Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	3.72 m/sec2	-0.27 m/sec2
4Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	3.71 m/sec2	-0.28 m/sec2
5Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	3.69 m/sec2	-0.30 m/sec2
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2	3.67 m/sec2	-0.32 m/sec2
7Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	3.65 m/sec2	-0.34 m/sec2
8Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	3.62 m/sec2	-0.37 m/sec2
9Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	3.51 m/sec2	-0.48 m/sec2

The difference between best and worst was 12% (0.48 m/sec2).

Comfort

The comfort ratings were subjective, with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scoring 12 points, the highest among the tyres, and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 scoring the lowest at 6 points.

Subj. Comfort
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	12 Points	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	11 Points	-1.00 Points
3Hankook Kinergy 4S2	10 Points	-2.00 Points
4Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	9 Points	-3.00 Points
4Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	9 Points	-3.00 Points
6Kleber Quadraxer 3	8 Points	-4.00 Points
7Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	7 Points	-5.00 Points
7Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	7 Points	-5.00 Points
9Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	6 Points	-6.00 Points

The difference between best and worst was 50% (6 Points).

Noise levels varied with Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 being the quietest at 64dB and Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 being the loudest at 69dB, indicating a difference in noise comfort among the tyres.

Noise
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best
1Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	64 dB	Best
2Michelin CrossClimate 2	65 dB	+1.00 dB
3Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	66 dB	+2.00 dB
4Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	67 dB	+3.00 dB
4Kleber Quadraxer 3	67 dB	+3.00 dB
6Hankook Kinergy 4S2	68 dB	+4.00 dB
6Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	68 dB	+4.00 dB
8Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	69 dB	+5.00 dB
8Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	69 dB	+5.00 dB

The difference between best and worst was 7.8% (5 dB).

Value

Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 6.73kg/t, while Pirelli had the highest at 8.75kg/t. It's important to note that the Pirelli tyre was the SEAL inside puncture resistant version which is a heavier tyre with higher rolling resistance than the standard tyre.

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tyre	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Michelin CrossClimate 2	6.73 kg/t	Best	£0
2Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3	7 kg/t	+0.27 kg/t	£18
3Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2	7.14 kg/t	+0.41 kg/t	£27
4Kleber Quadraxer 3	7.4 kg/t	+0.67 kg/t	£44
5Vredestein Quatrac Pro+	7.52 kg/t	+0.79 kg/t	£52
6Nexen N Blue 4Season 2	7.8 kg/t	+1.07 kg/t	£70
7Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02	8 kg/t	+1.27 kg/t	£83
8Hankook Kinergy 4S2	8.02 kg/t	+1.29 kg/t	£84
9Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2	8.75 kg/t	+2.02 kg/t	£132

The difference between best and worst was 30% (2.02 kg / t). Over 19,000 km a year at £1.45/L, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 uses about 91 L (£132) more fuel than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

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Results

Consistent strong performance across all criteria. No compromises required. Test winner.

Dry96.7%

Wet96.4%

Snow96.7%

Comfort83.9%

Rolling Resistance96.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	38.5 m	+2.50 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 9	83.6 s	+0.10 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	43.5 m	+2.70 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 9	98.5 s	+4.10 s
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	15.6 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 9	80 km/h	-4.20 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	25.1 m	+0.20 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	3^rd / 9	2666 N	-61.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	4^th / 9	53.5 s	+2.00 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	3^rd / 9	3.72 m/sec2	-0.27 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 9	9 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 9	69 dB	+5.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 9	7 kg/t	+0.27 kg/t

EU Label: B/B/70
3PMSF: Yes

Excellent in snow and dry conditions. Moderate wet performance but has low rolling resistance. Efficient.

Dry99.5%

Wet94.4%

Snow99.7%

Comfort95.1%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	36 m	Best in this discipline
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	84.3 s	+0.80 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	43.6 m	+2.80 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 9	101.6 s	+7.20 s
Wet CircleLower is better	6^th / 9	16.2 s	+0.60 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	4^th / 9	81.1 km/h	-3.10 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	25.2 m	+0.30 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	1^st / 9	2727 N	Best in this discipline
Snow HandlingLower is better	1^st / 9	51.5 s	Best in this discipline
Snow SlalomHigher is better	1^st / 9	3.99 m/sec2	Best in this discipline
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	2^nd / 9	11 Points	-1.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	2^nd / 9	65 dB	+1.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 9	6.73 kg/t	Best in this discipline

EU Label: B/B/71
3PMSF: Yes

Older model but performs well on wet and dry roads. Cost-effective, securing a strong third place.

Dry98%

Wet95.3%

Snow94.7%

Comfort88.7%

Rolling Resistance83.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	4^th / 9	37.5 m	+1.50 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	1^st / 9	83.5 s	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	43 m	+2.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 9	99.9 s	+5.50 s
Wet CircleLower is better	4^th / 9	16 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	7^th / 9	76.9 km/h	-7.30 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	25.5 m	+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	5^th / 9	2562 N	-165.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	54.4 s	+2.90 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	6^th / 9	3.67 m/sec2	-0.32 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	3^rd / 9	10 Points	-2.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	68 dB	+4.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 9	8.02 kg/t	+1.29 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes

Exceptional on snow, strong on dry roads. Significant weaknesses in wet conditions, not recommended.

Dry97.2%

Wet92.2%

Snow99.4%

Comfort81.1%

Rolling Resistance91%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	37.2 m	+1.20 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	9^th / 9	85.5 s	+2.00 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	46.1 m	+5.30 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	9^th / 9	102.8 s	+8.40 s
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 9	16.4 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 9	81.7 km/h	-2.50 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	24.9 m	Best in this discipline
Snow TractionHigher is better	2^nd / 9	2687 N	-40.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	2^nd / 9	51.8 s	+0.30 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	2^nd / 9	3.98 m/sec2	-0.01 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	6^th / 9	8 Points	-4.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 9	67 dB	+3.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 9	7.4 kg/t	+0.67 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes

Note: This was the SEAL version of the tyre which gave it a higher than usual rolling resistance.

Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place.

Dry98.5%

Wet98.5%

Snow92.5%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance76.9%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 9	36.7 m	+0.70 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	7^th / 9	84.5 s	+1.00 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 9	40.8 m	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 9	98.6 s	+4.20 s
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	15.6 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 9	81.8 km/h	-2.40 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	26.5 m	+1.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	9^th / 9	2442 N	-285.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	6^th / 9	55.3 s	+3.80 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	4^th / 9	3.71 m/sec2	-0.28 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	1^st / 9	12 Points	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 9	64 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 9	8.75 kg/t	+2.02 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/68
3PMSF: Yes

Balanced but not exceptional. Could improve on wet grip and braking power.

Dry95.2%

Wet94.5%

Snow94.7%

Comfort76.2%

Rolling Resistance89.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	39.4 m	+3.40 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	84.3 s	+0.80 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 9	43.5 m	+2.70 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 9	100.8 s	+6.40 s
Wet CircleLower is better	4^th / 9	16 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 9	74.3 km/h	-9.90 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	25.7 m	+0.80 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	6^th / 9	2557 N	-170.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 9	53.3 s	+1.80 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	8^th / 9	3.62 m/sec2	-0.37 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	7^th / 9	7 Points	-5.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	6^th / 9	68 dB	+4.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 9	7.52 kg/t	+0.79 kg/t

EU Label: CB/72
3PMSF: Yes

Balanced performance in all areas, but notably weak in lateral aquaplaning and dry braking.

Dry95.2%

Wet97.2%

Snow94.3%

Comfort76.9%

Rolling Resistance84.1%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 9	39.5 m	+3.50 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	4^th / 9	84.2 s	+0.70 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	44 m	+3.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 9	94.4 s	Best in this discipline
Wet CircleLower is better	1^st / 9	15.6 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 9	77.4 km/h	-6.80 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	4^th / 9	25.3 m	+0.40 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	4^th / 9	2639 N	-88.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	8^th / 9	56.9 s	+5.40 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	7^th / 9	3.65 m/sec2	-0.34 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	7^th / 9	7 Points	-5.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 9	67 dB	+3.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	7^th / 9	8 kg/t	+1.27 kg/t

EU Label: C/B/72
3PMSF: Yes

Excellent for those concerned about aquaplaning. Limited on snow and long dry braking distance.

Dry92%

Wet94.4%

Snow92.2%

Comfort86%

Rolling Resistance94.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	41.8 m	+5.80 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	8^th / 9	85.3 s	+1.80 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 9	43.7 m	+2.90 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	7^th / 9	101.8 s	+7.40 s
Wet CircleLower is better	7^th / 9	16.3 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 9	84.2 km/h	Best in this discipline
Snow BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	25.5 m	+0.60 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	7^th / 9	2514 N	-213.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	9^th / 9	57 s	+5.50 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	9^th / 9	3.51 m/sec2	-0.48 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	4^th / 9	9 Points	-3.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 9	66 dB	+2.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 9	7.14 kg/t	+0.41 kg/t

EU Label: C/C/72
3PMSF: Yes

Affordable, acceptable in snow but lacks grip on wet roads.

Dry97.2%

Wet90%

Snow93.2%

Comfort71.4%

Rolling Resistance86.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (13)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tyres in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 9	37.9 m	+1.90 m
Dry HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 9	84 s	+0.50 s
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 9	49 m	+8.20 m
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 9	102.5 s	+8.10 s
Wet CircleLower is better	8^th / 9	16.4 s	+0.80 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 9	74.2 km/h	-10.00 km/h
Snow BrakingLower is better	7^th / 9	25.6 m	+0.70 m
Snow TractionHigher is better	8^th / 9	2493 N	-234.00 N
Snow HandlingLower is better	7^th / 9	56.5 s	+5.00 s
Snow SlalomHigher is better	5^th / 9	3.69 m/sec2	-0.30 m/sec2
Subj. ComfortHigher is better	9^th / 9	6 Points	-6.00 Points
NoiseLower is better	8^th / 9	69 dB	+5.00 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	6^th / 9	7.8 kg/t	+1.07 kg/t

EU Label: C/A/72
3PMSF: Yes

Discussion

3 comments

tataradi Nov 6, 2023 archived

Ok. 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Wet Braking 1st
Wet Circle 1st
Subj. Comfort 1st
Noise 1st
Rolling Resistance 1st
Placed 5th, with comment "Unbeatable on wet roads, but weak in snow. High rolling resistance lands it in fifth place." High rolling resistance? Please, read again Rolling Resistance test. 1st!
And, all-season tyres are not winter tyres. People who live in snowy areas will certainly not buy all-season tyres. Therefore, the fact that they are not very good in the snow should not push them to the fifth place.
It is the only tyre to win in five categories.
In my opinion, they should be the first.

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1. TyreReviews tataradi Nov 6, 2023 archived
  
  There was an issue with the rolling resistance table, that's been updated and it was last in that test.
  But i agree with you, the German testers care too much about the snow performance in their scoring system.
  
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2. TyreReviews tataradi Nov 6, 2023 archived
  
  Also worth noting that the rolling resistance was affected as it was the seal inside version of the tyre
  
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