The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has obtained the highest score in a comparative test conducted by Tyre Reviews on the main all-season products currently on the market, which was published in September 2024.
Tyres were tested in 19-inch size (235/35 R19) on a Volkswagen Golf GTI in a variety of conditions, from dry asphalt to snow, and the Cinturato All Season SF3 stood out as the best among the six tyres tested.
The Tyre Reviews comparative test
To show an in-depth comparison on dry and wet surfaces as well as snow and ice, the test also included summer and winter tyres as a reference. Throughout the tests, the Cinturato All Season SF3 always showed excellent performance. On wet surfaces, the Pirelli tyre’s turn-in and grip stood out, and it also proved to be the most sporting tyre of the selection. Its superiority in wet braking tests was equally clear, with the Cinturato All Season SF3 outperforming the other brands with a significantly shorter stopping distance: 25.14 metres versus 26.6 metres for the tyre in second place. This highlighted the Pirelli tyre’s capability to ensure optimal safety in wet conditions. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 also ranked first in all tests related to aquaplaning. In dry weather testing, the Cinturato stood out not only for its braking performance and front axle grip, but also for coming so close to the performance of the summer tyres used as a reference. Traction on ice was also remarkable. In terms of comfort, Pirelli achieved the best overall levels in terms of noise: both in terms of minor and more substantial intrusions. The Cinturato additionally showed excellent rolling resistance results, leading to better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The complete Tyre Reviews test as well as the results of the comparative tests can be seen on this link.
The Cinturato All Season SF3
Introduced in spring 2024, the Cinturato All Season SF3 represents the latest update of Pirelli’s all-season tyre for medium and compact cars, and is the result of a development process from Pirelli’s R&D centre that mostly uses virtual modelling techniques. This choice has made it possible to study all the variables in parallel, such as compounds, tread pattern, and the distribution of physical stresses across the tyre.
Source: Tyretradenews
