Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

The new Cinturato All Season SF 2 represents a significant step forward for a Pirelli all season tire.
The new tire offers 3.5 meters shorter dry braking and 2 meters shorter wet braking than the previous version of the tire, better snow performance and a near 50% improvement in tread life compared to the previous Cinturato All Season Plus.
The Cinturato All Season SF2 is available in 65 sizes, from 15 to 20 inches and in certain sizes is available in runflat, seal and electric car specific versions.

Tire review data from 15 tire reviews averaging 78% over 111,500 miles driven, and 12 tests with an average result of 6th.

Dry Grip 83%
Wet Grip 80%
Road Feedback 77%
Handling 69%
Wear 87%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 73%
Snow Grip 74%
Ice Grip 70%

First On MarketSeptember 2020
Wheel Size15 - 20"
Width165 - 255mm
Profile35 - 65
Rolling ResistanceB - D
Wet GripA - B
Noise (dB)68 - 71
Winter Rating3PMSF Rated

The Cinturato All Season SF2 is ranked 23rd of 59 All Season Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus and this tire has been replaced by the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

12

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

14th

Average Result

6th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test
2nd of 14 tires
  • Premium all-rounder with good performance potential and safe driving characteristics on winter roads, exemplary deceleration on wet and dry tracks, harmonious dry handling, good rolling comfort, low rolling resistance.
  • Slight understeer tendency in wet conditions, high price.
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2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
2nd of 16 tires

  • The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 tire stands out in safety tests, achieving a good rating across dry, wet, and winter conditions. On dry roads, it offers precise steering and good reserves at the limit, with above-average braking performance from 100 km/h.

    In wet conditions, the tire excels, scoring top marks in wet braking and handling. It provides good grip and precise control on wet surfaces, along with good aquaplaning resistance. On winter roads, it's the only tire in the test to secure a good rating, balancing slightly below-average snow braking and traction with good handling and ice braking.

    Environmentally, the Romanian-made tire receives a satisfactory rating. While tire wear is good, its below-average projected mileage and relatively high weight impact its efficiency score. Noise performance is average.

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2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tire Test
4th of 8 tires
  • Safe, predictable cornering behavior with wide margins on snow. Good-natured and stable driving characteristics in both wet and dry conditions.
  • Slightly longer braking distances on snow, somewhat limited aquaplaning protection.
  • Without significant flaws. The Pirelli prefers it dry.
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SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
185/65R15 92 V XLCA68
185/65R15 92 V XLBB68
195/65R15 95 V XLBB68
195/65R15 95 V XLCA68
16 inch
205/55R16 94 V XLCA68
205/60R16 96 V XLCA68
215/60R16 99 V XLCA68
215/60R16 99 V XLBB69
205/60R16 96 V XLBB68
205/55R16 94 V XLBB68
205/55R16 94 H XLBB68
17 inch
225/50R17 98 W XLCA70
215/55R17 98 W XLCA68
225/45R17 94 W XLCA70
225/50R17 98 Y XLDB70
225/45R17 94 Y XLCB70
225/45R17 94 W XLCB70
205/50R17 93 W XLCB68
215/45R17 91 W XLBB69
215/55R17 98 W XLBB69
225/50R17 98 W XLBB70
225/60R17 103 V XLBB70
18 inch
245/45R18 100 Y XLCA71
225/40R18 92 Y XLCA71
245/40R18 97 Y XLCB71
225/40R18 92 Y XLCB70
255/35R18 94 Y XLCB71
225/40R18 92 Y XLCB70
245/45R18 100 Y XLBB71
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XLCB70
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Questions and Answers for the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2

2021-08-10 - Do they offer better performance compared to Micheline CrossClimate+ (or CrossClimate 2)?

This should be better than the CC+ and close to the CC2, check out our all season tire test for full details.

2021-11-03 - Is this tire also the quietest on the test All season tire 2021 when we talk about internal noise also??? Tnx.

Unfortunately I've not seen any internal noise tests of the SF2. There is usually a correlation between comfort and internal noise.

2022-01-10 - What is the Wear like on these tires as it has not been rated when viewing the Tire Reviews?

You can see a wear test of the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 in the 2021 Auto Bild All Season Test here. The test showed the SF2 has below average wear for the category.

2023-02-21 - Do the lower profile tires have rim protection? Some say Yes and some say No... For example: 235/40/R18

Some do and some don't, I'm afraid I don't have a list of all the sizes though. I would suggest contacting Pirelli directly who should be able to answer. FYI rim protection based on size is very normal (and frustrating!)

2023-11-06 - Comment in test: "Lower rolling resistance indicates better fuel efficiency. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had the lowest rolling resistance at 8kg/t, while Nexen N Blue 4Season 2 had the highest at 10.2kg/t." Here (above): "Negative - Increased rolling resistance, average mileage." What is true? High rolling resistance or low rolling resistance?

Typo in the data, the comment is correct, it has high rolling resistance.

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Size Price Range  
205/55 R16 £84.26 - £107.73 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
205/60 R16 £121.99 - £141.05 (2 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17 £102.78 - £129.26 (3 Prices) Compare Prices >>
225/50 R17 £136.99 - £136.99 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
235/50 R19 £215.09 - £215.09 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
255/35 R19 £211.84 - £211.84 (1 Prices) Compare Prices >>
Available in 45 tire sizes - View all.

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Top 3 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Reviews

Given 82% while driving a BMW 440i Gran Coupe M Sport (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I bought these tires, pretty happy with them so far. Performance in wet and dry seems good. Also they are very silent and feel grippy. These are my third new style all seasons. I started with the cross climates on a Mazda 6 1.8 2003. A couple of times in very heavy snow and never felt slippery. Second weather control 005 evo on a bmw 325xi 2007. During wet and dry happy with the tires. Wet grip was great. but in the snow very slippery even with four wheel drive. And on a bit of slushy ice road pretty much useless. When I applied the brakes the car just didn’t stop lucky no accidents. But I was happy I didn’t encounter the the same amount of snow as I did with the CCs So now the SF2s on a BMW 420i 2017. Rain and dry no problem like I said they feel the most sticky of the three so far. They are the quietest of the three. Hopefully they will behave better on the snow than the 005s. I noticed that you should make sure that the tire pressure is high when at the low side they wil cup
Helpful 227 - tire reviewed on July 4, 2021
Given 76% while driving a Skoda (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 easy going miles
These are my first ever Pirelli tires, and I have been impressed with their overall performance. Excellent rolling resistance improves my mpg, and tread wear has also been very slow over my 23,000 annual mileage.. In my area I experience just a few days of light snow in an average year, although ice and wet conditions are more frequent, the the tires have performed up to my expectations. Having tried several other all-season tires in the past, eg Vredestein and Goodyear, the Pirellis are superior, and I recommend them for anyone with a leisurely driving style, and a climate that does not regularly produce much snowfall.
Helpful 84 - tire reviewed on January 24, 2023
Given 89% while driving a SEAT Ibiza FR SC 1.2 TSI (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
Had these for a few thousand miles. They're super quiet and my average mpg jumped up a little so must be good on fuel. Not as sharp as the summer tires they replaced but felt good compared to other all season and winter tires I've used.
Helpful 75 - tire reviewed on October 2, 2021
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Latest Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Reviews

Given 80% while driving a Tesla Model 3 standard plus (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Everyday drive tires, coming from a Michelin Pilot Sport 4 I used before, the first impression is the Pirelli lack precision and reactivity; however, always at a first glance, they are far more grippier. After more than one year, I can confirm the great grip in all the driving situations I encountered, through all the seasons and all type of roads, from southern Italy to Denmark. The Pirelli Cinturato SF2 is also comfortable in noise, and rolling smoothly, both characteristic essential for EVs. The only feature that is lacking here is the BSW.
Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on September 29, 2024
Given 42% while driving a BMW 328i (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles
I bought these for my bmw 328i and these are by far the noisiest tires I have ever had. I complained to the manufacturer who told me it was my fault for choosing this particular tire.
I agree. I will never choose a pirelli tire ever again.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on June 26, 2024
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Given 100% while driving a Audi A4 Avant (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
These tires are incredible, Got them on a modified A4 B6, Never loses traction, take it tracking in the winter and it will not even squeak.
Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on May 8, 2024
Given 73% while driving a Toyota Auris (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Coming from Michelin cross climate these are more quiet all around, however really not good at all for any snow or ice.
For dry/rain hot/cold all is good and no complaints.
Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on May 1, 2023
Given 58% while driving a Skoda (235/50 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,500 average miles
Run them for approx 1.5k mil.es on a Kodiaq. Comfort is good and they appear to be grippy and i've noticed no road noise so far (Kodiaq is fairly quiet anyway) However will be replacing them as soon as possible as they will not balance correctly. 2 different garages have tried and they have been rotated to get the least vibration, but the vibration seems to be getting worse. All this on a fairly new car with no issues on the previous tires. I suspect quality control is poor or there is a problem with the sealinside technology.
Helpful 33 - tire reviewed on October 7, 2022
Given 92% while driving a Kia Motors Soul 1.6 GDI (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Very good dry handling and braking. Most comfortable and quite all season I've ever driven. Wet behaviour is not the best, but these tires are more predictable than Michelin CC and BF Goodrich AS. Snow handling is great but braking is average. I'm reccomending these tires for calm drivers looking for good comfort and fuel saving/better than some premium summer tires/.
Helpful 39 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2022
Given 63% while driving a Volkswagen 2018 Golf GTE (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Had these on my golf GTE since last autumn wanting an all season tire. I wanted one that was quiet and had low rolling resistance and this one fit the bill and received great reviews. Initially fitted to the front, thought I'd swap them to the rear to save the tread for the winter. BIG mistake as the handling became atrocious (as other reviewers have said, "felt like the side walls were made of jelly"). So they were great on the front but appalling on the rear when pushed a little.
Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on June 30, 2022
Given 93% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Very nice and quiet tires used in wet and dry and in snow super results.In past i used Bridgestone Weather control A005 , Goodyear GEN3 these tires are good too.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on May 17, 2022
Audi S4 (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Bought these as looking for a do everything tire, watches and read reviews, I’ve done 5000 miles and tbh cannot wait to get rid of them! Whilst around town great during the winter months grippy on the cold tarmac, however give it a dry/wet day on a dual carriageway and the handling is awful, it’s as if the sidewalks are made of jelly any speeds in excess of 55-60mph and particularly on bends the tires really struggle. Appreciate there not summer but these were not what I expected unlike my wife’s Michelin climate + which are perfect, will be changing very soon!
Helpful 60 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2022
Ford (205/55 R16) on track for 1,500 average miles
Very good for now, seems that CC2 have seriosly competitor !!! ;)
Helpful 68 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2021