Dunlop All Season 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- TR Score
- 8.7/10
- Owners say
- 70% · 7
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 10 times and the All Season 2 not once. The All Season 2 lasted 30.5% longer in the wear tests; the Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 11% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 for the best all-season 'one set does everything' outcome-especially if you drive mostly on wet and dry roads and care about the shortest stopping distances and strongest aquaplaning safety. Choose the Dunlop All Season 2 if your priority is winter-biased traction/braking plus low rolling resistance and long wear (cost-per-km), and you're willing to accept clearly weaker dry/wet braking performance in exchange.
Where the All Season 2 is stronger
- Stronger winter longitudinal grip in many datasets: frequent wins in snow braking (e.g., 23.7 m vs 26.3 m in AutoBild 2025; 9.2 m vs 9.8 m in ADAC 2025) and small but consistent edges on ice braking in ADAC
- Lower rolling resistance/efficiency bias (wins rolling resistance in multiple shared tests; often positioned as the more economical choice at the pump/for EV range)
- Often better wear/value metrics in AutoBild/ADAC-style scoring (e.g., 67,410-68,600 km predicted in AutoBild vs ~42,330-44,450 km for Pirelli; cheaper cost-per-km in AutoBild value chapter)
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking on dry and wet in every shared test (roughly ~10-13% better dry braking and ~3-8% better wet braking depending on size/test)
- Best-in-class all-round balance and high overall placements (multiple wins and podiums: 1st/15 AutoBild 2025, 1st/6 Auto Express 2025, 3rd/16 ADAC 2025 & 2026)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance and wet dynamics overall (notably large advantages in AutoBild 2025 aquaplaning; generally higher wet handling/circle performance)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
All Season 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance
| Category | All Season 2 | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Shared tests won10 shared tests | 0 | 10 | |
| Dry15 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 11% shorter in the dry (10 tests) | 15 |
| Wet36 measurements | 3 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet (10 tests) | 32 |
| Snow23 measurements | 13 | The All Season 2 stopped 6.2% shorter on snow (7 tests) | 10 |
| Ice2 measurements | 2 | The All Season 2 stopped 2.7% shorter on ice (2 tests) | 0 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 2 | 6 | |
| Value18 measurements | 14 | The All Season 2 lasted 30.5% longer in the wear tests (5 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.7/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 0.9 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating7 and 73 reviews | 70% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 14 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 43% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 37 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 5 of 7 | +8.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 60 sizes made in both | 70 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 10 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | All Season 2 | Field | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| 2026 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P11 of 15 | P2 of 15 | |
| 2026 All Season Tyre Braking Test - 30 Sets | P15 of 30 | P2 of 30 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Allrad SUV All Season Tyre Test | P10 of 12 | P5 of 12 | |
| 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | P10 of 16 | P3 of 16 | |
| 2025 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 6 | P1 of 6 | |
| 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P12 of 15 | P1 of 15 | |
| 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test | P15 of 30 | P3 of 30 | |
| 2025 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 16 | P3 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P6 of 15 | P5 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P11 of 37 | P2 of 37 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 10 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
All Season 2
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
All Season 2
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
All Season 2
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 42.51 | 11% | 37.82 | 0-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50.15 | 0.1% | 50.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 100.3 | 1.4% | 101.6 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.24 | 5.5% | 43.63 | 0-10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42.3 | 4.4% | 40.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.89 | 1% | 87.01 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.48 | 2% | 75.98 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.8 | 0.9% | 12.67 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.19 | 5.1% | 81.91 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.01 | 5.7% | 3.17 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 21.4 | 6.2% | 22.86 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.24 | 3.1% | 4.11 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,339 | 0.7% | 2,321 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 53.68 | 0.7% | 53.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.38 | 0.8% | 55.83 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.61 | 6.4% | 3.84 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.61 | 0.6% | 3.65 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.75 | 2.7% | 18.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.56 | 0.3 dB | 71.3 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 62,682 | 30.5% | 48,226 | 4-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.42 | 6.6% | 7.94 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.33 | 1.8% | 5.42 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 58.5 | 0.5% | 58.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 508.7 | 22% | 691.7 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
| All Season 2 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 43 | Dry | 98 | ||
| 72 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 46 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 94 | Value | 51 | ||
| 90 | Snow | 82 | ||
| 79 | Ice | 60 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| All Season 2 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 7.4 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7.8 | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 5.3 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.4 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 8 | Snow Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Dunlop All Season 2
- 70%from 7 reviews
- 43%would buy again
- 47,065 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers' feedback on the Dunlop All Season 2 is mixed but generally favorable, with the highest-scoring reviews strongly praising confident all-season traction-especially in wet and colder conditions-and good real-world mileage. Several users also describe it as good value and secure in everyday driving. A smaller but recurring set of comments mentions noticeable noise/squeal and less satisfying handling/understeer on warmer, dry roads; one very low score reports poor sidewall durability but this is not widely echoed.
- Strong grip/traction in wet and cold conditions
- Good all-season versatility (including light snow capability)
- Good tread life/mileage when maintained
- Good value for money
- Noticeable road noise/squeaking
- Less precise handling on warm/dry roads (can feel like understeer)
Summarised by AI from 7 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 7 All Season 2 reviewsFrom my experience tyre is very good in cold, wet and damp condition. On dry and warmer asphalt not so great at handling.
Wear is expetional, they wear very little.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- 84%from 73 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 578,592 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highly, with the bulk of feedback praising its dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by over half of reviewers) and an easy, confidence-inspiring feel for year-round use. Around a third of owners also highlight strong snow traction for an all-season tyre, alongside generally low road noise and good ride comfort. A small minority report vibration/balancing issues, while roughly one in six mention steering feel is a bit soft or less direct than sportier or summer-focused alternatives; aquaplaning feedback is more mixed.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring confidence in the rain
- High dry grip for an all-season tyre
- Impressive snow traction for winter days
- Generally low road noise, especially at cruising speeds
- Vibration or balancing/run-out problems reported by some owners
- Steering feel can be a bit soft or less direct than alternatives
- Aquaplaning resistance gets mixed reports in standing water
Summarised by AI from 70 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviewsGreat tires! In autumn and winter conditions, I found them better than the Continental TS860 in mud and snow, but worse on ice.
In summer, compared with the Continental PremiumContact 6, they offered better aquaplaning resistance, but slightly worse wet grip and overall handling. Lateral stability was by far their weakest point compared with my old Conti.
These were my first all-season tires, a bit of a gamble for me, but overall, I would recommend them. After 40,000 km over two years, they are showing some wear, so I plan to replace them by 50,000 km to stay on the safe side. My original plan was to use them for 40,000–60,000 km and less than four years.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 99 sizes of the All Season 2 and 70 of the Cinturato All Season SF3, 60 of them made in both.
| Category | All Season 2 | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 13 to 21 inch | 70 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 60 sizes 185/65 R15195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 48 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B51%C46%D2%A1% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C68%B30%D2% | B64%C36% |
| EU label noise | 70-72 dB B100% | 69-72 dB B95%A5% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 175 of 175 | 73 of 73 |
| On the market since | 2023 | - |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) |
| Awards | - | Recommended: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tyre in 5 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 8.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a straight premium-touring all-season matchup, but the test data paints two very different personalities. Across nine shared professional comparisons in common European sizes (from 185/65 R15 up to 225/55 R18), the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 repeatedly scores near the top overall, while the Dunlop All Season 2 tends to land mid-pack to lower-pack despite some standout winter traits.
The headline pattern is simple: Pirelli dominates the safety-critical wet and dry stopping tests (it wins dry and wet braking in every shared test), while Dunlop's best arguments are winter braking/traction and running costs (rolling resistance and, in several tests, wear/value). If your real-world driving is mostly wet/dry tarmac-as it is for most all-season buyers-the SF3's advantages show up as meaningful, repeatable margins rather than one-off wins.
Conclusion
On-road safety and overall balance clearly favor the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3. It places 1st/15 (AutoBild 2025), 1st/6 (Auto Express 2025), 3rd/16 (ADAC 2025 and 2026) and even 2nd/30 in the 2026 braking-only mega test, and it consistently posts materially shorter stopping distances: typically ~10-13% shorter in dry braking (e.g., 41.2 m vs 37.0 m in 225/45 R17; 45.0 m vs 40.1 m in 185/65 R15) and ~3-8% shorter in wet braking (e.g., 38.0 m vs 34.9 m in 185/65 R15; 49.3 m vs 46.3 m in 225/40 R18). It also tends to be stronger in aquaplaning (often by large margins in AutoBild 2025: 69.4 vs 77.0 km/h straight, and 2.74 vs 3.25 m/s² curved) and earns the “easy recommendation” framing in ADAC-style reports for drivers who live mainly on wet/dry roads.
The Dunlop All Season 2's case is narrower but not irrelevant. It repeatedly shows better winter longitudinal grip-often winning snow braking in these shared datasets (e.g., 23.7 m vs 26.3 m in AutoBild 2025; 9.2 m vs 9.8 m in ADAC 2025; 11.3 m vs 11.8 m in ADAC 2026) and also edges ice braking in ADAC (14.8 m vs 15.4 m in 2025; 20.7 m vs 21.0 m in 2026). It's also frequently the efficiency/value play: lower rolling resistance in multiple tests and, in AutoBild's cost modelling, dramatically better cost-per-km thanks to higher predicted mileage (e.g., 67,410 km vs 42,330 km in 2024; 68,600 km vs 44,450 km in 2025). The practical takeaway: Dunlop can make sense if you genuinely prioritize snow/ice and ownership cost above stopping performance on wet/dry roads-otherwise, the Pirelli's consistent braking and water-safety advantage is the more compelling all-season proposition.
All Season 2 vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions
Is the Dunlop All Season 2 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tyre?
In the 10 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 10 times and the All Season 2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the All Season 2 scores 8.7 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the All Season 2 or the Cinturato All Season SF3?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 32 of the 36 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.5% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 15 of the 15 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 11% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The All Season 2 led 13 of the 23 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.2% shorter on snow across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The All Season 2 lasted 30.5% longer in the wear tests (5 tests), had 6.6% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) and used 1.8% less fuel (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.4/10 for the All Season 2 and 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the All Season 2 and 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the All Season 2 70% from 7 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 43% of All Season 2 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tyre in 5 of them, by 8.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The All Season 2 is made in 99 sizes (13 to 21 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF3 in 70 (15 to 20 inch). 60 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the All Season 2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF3 A and B.
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