Continental AllSeasonContact vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Continental consistently excels when grip is marginal-wet roads and winter surfaces-while Pirelli brings sharper dry braking, lower noise and often stronger value pricing. The latest SUV-focused 2024 test narrows gaps and even flips a few narratives, but the broader multi-year pattern remains: Continental is the poor-weather specialist; Pirelli is the comfort- and dry-biased all-season with efficiency leanings.
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 seven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental AllSeasonContact | five | |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | two |
While it might look like the Continental AllSeasonContact is better than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 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 wet safety: superior wet braking, handling and aquaplaning resistance across tests
- Winter assurance: consistently shorter snow braking and quicker snow handling
- Efficient tendencies with competitive rolling resistance and strong wear in key tests
- Balanced, predictable dynamics with safe behavior in low-grip conditions
- Best-in-class dry braking across all shared tests
- Refined ride and low external noise levels
- Often lower purchase price with strong value positioning
- Low rolling resistance potential and easy, harmonious dry handling
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped the vehicle in 5.43% less distance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.48% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was 0.32% faster around a lap than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 4.58% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 0.97% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.34% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 2.82% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 3.64% faster around a wet circle than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact floated at a 1.07% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact slipped out at a 6.31% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact stopped the vehicle in 4.3% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Braking: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 accelerated 1.74% faster than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had 1.3% better snow traction than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.22% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 1.96% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 0.1% faster around a snow circle than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Circle: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact was 2.25% faster through a slalom than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scored 5% more points than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during five noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 measured 1.99% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 measured 0.29% quieter than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental AllSeasonContact is predicted to cover 8% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wear: Continental AllSeasonContact
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one value tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 proved to have a 7.22% better value based on price/1000km than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Value: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Price
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during four price tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 cost 5.92% less than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Price: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had a 0.13% lower rolling resistance than the Continental AllSeasonContact.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact Driver Reviews
Continental AllSeasonContact is widely praised for excellent wet and snow grip, low cabin noise, and improved comfort, with many noting balanced, predictable handling and solid wear for an all-season. Dry grip is adequate for normal driving but can feel mushy or understeery in hot weather, and a minority report faster wear in heat and reduced wet traction as the tyre ages. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of high-scoring reviews.
Based on 40 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Driver 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.
Based on 16 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Conclusion
Pirelli delivers class-leading dry braking in every shared test, typically runs quieter, and frequently undercuts on price, making it attractive for urban and temperate use where dry-road stopping and refinement matter most. If your winters are mild and you prize quiet comfort and sharp dry response, choose the SF2. If you regularly face rain, slush or snow, the AllSeasonContact offers the broader safety envelope and long-term confidence.
Key Differences
- Wet braking and control: Continental leads decisively (6/7 wet braking wins; broader wet handling edge)
- Dry braking: Pirelli wins every time, often by 4-8%
- Snow performance: Continental consistently stops shorter and laps quicker; Pirelli sometimes leads traction only
- Aquaplaning: Continental holds higher safety reserves, especially in curved aquaplaning
- Refinement: Pirelli is quieter and typically more comfortable
- Value profile: Pirelli is often cheaper; Continental can offset with longer wear and efficiency in some sizes
Overall Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental AllSeasonContact 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.