Dunlop All Season 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Expect Pirelli to deliver shorter braking on dry and wet roads (often by 6-12%) and stronger aquaplaning resistance, with tauter handling. Dunlop counters with class-leading tread life (often 30-60% longer), lower abrasion, and better ice/snow braking traction balance in several measurements-making it a mileage and winter-value specialist despite weaker dry precision.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | five |
While it might look like the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is better than the Dunlop All Season 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding wear and mileage (often 30-60% longer tread life)
- Strong value: lower cost per 1,000 km and lower abrasion
- Competitive winter edge in snow/ice braking and traction in multiple tests
- Lower rolling resistance/fuel use in several results
- Class-leading dry and wet braking (6-12% shorter stops typical)
- Confident wet handling and aquaplaning resistance
- Precise, sporty steering and balanced all-weather performance
- Consistently top overall test results, including test wins
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 11.12% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.58% faster around a lap than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during five wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 5.96% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped the vehicle in 3.48% less distance than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 3.22% faster around a wet lap than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 1.42% faster around a wet circle than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 floated at a 7.32% higher speed than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 slipped out at a 7.05% higher speed than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during three snow braking tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 stopped the vehicle in 6.83% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Braking: Dunlop All Season 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 had 1% better snow traction than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Traction: Dunlop All Season 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 was 0.19% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Dunlop All Season 2
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 provided 5.99% more lateral grip than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Snow Circle: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was 6.07% faster through a slalom than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 stopped the vehicle 3.9% shorter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Ice Braking: Dunlop All Season 2
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 measured 0.74% quieter than the Dunlop All Season 2.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 is predicted to cover 32.47% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Wear: Dunlop All Season 2
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during three value tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 proved to have a 42.17% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Value: Dunlop All Season 2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 had a 5.21% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Dunlop All Season 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 used 2.42% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Dunlop All Season 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Dunlop All Season 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Dunlop All Season 2 emitted 13.33% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.
Best In Abrasion: Dunlop All Season 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Dunlop All Season 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Dunlop All Season 2 report a strongly positive experience overall, with standout wet grip and reassuring all-season performance. Many highlight excellent tread life and overall safety/confidence, with some even calling it the best tyre they've owned. A minority note elevated noise or squeal, and a few mixed comments appear on sporty/dry handling, but these are not widespread.
Based on 6 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Driver Reviews
Across 42 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is praised for excellent wet braking, strong dry handling that feels close to a summer tyre, and surprisingly capable snow traction for an all-season. Many drivers highlight low noise, good ride comfort, high-speed stability, and promising wear for year-round use. A minority reported quality-control issues (out-of-round/vibrations), and several enthusiasts noted softer sidewalls with reduced steering precision in warmer temperatures. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with minor caveats around manufacturing consistency and warm-weather steering feel.
Based on 42 reviews with an average rating of 83%
In dry conditions manages to have acceptable levels of grip in a straight line, slight wheel spin sometimes but cannot complain since the M2 is RWD 365bhp.
Very strong tyre in the dry and super progressive, really lets you know when it does begin to slip when doing spirited driving. A big strong point as these tyres still allow the vehicle to be driven in a sporting manner.
In the wet they are okay for wet straight line grip, it spins up pretty... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
Dunlop All Season 2 trades ultimate grip for exceptional ownership value. It delivers the longest projected mileage by a large margin, lower abrasion, competitive efficiency, and repeatedly better snow/ice braking and traction in several tests. For high-mileage drivers, cost-conscious buyers, or those facing frequent cold snaps who still want a balanced all-season, Dunlop makes compelling sense. Bottom line: choose Pirelli for maximum on-road safety and handling confidence; choose Dunlop for wallet-friendly longevity and solid winter value.
Key Differences
- Safety margin: Pirelli stops shorter on dry and wet in every shared test (e.g., 38.1 m vs 42.5 m dry in AB 2025).
- Wet control: Pirelli leads wet handling and aquaplaning (straight +11% in AB 2025).
- Winter nuance: Dunlop often brakes/tractions better on snow/ice, while Pirelli can be quicker around snow circles/slalom.
- Longevity: Dunlop's mileage advantage is large (e.g., ~67k vs ~42-44k km in AutoBild 2024/2025).
- Cost of ownership: Dunlop wins value metrics (lower price per 1,000 km; lower abrasion).
- Driving feel: Pirelli offers sharper steering and stability; Dunlop is safe but less precise on dry.
Overall Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.