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1. Dunlop All Season 2 Premium
Comparison: Dunlop All Season 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
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Quick summary: In head‑to‑head results the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the clear test winner, scoring an overall 95% in our rating set and finishing consistently in the top three across independent tests. The Dunlop All Season 2 sits lower (66% overall) and delivers its main value in cost, mileage and fuel economy rather than outright all‑weather performance. Neither model has been replaced yet.
How they performed across tests
Across Autoexpress and multiple Autobild test programs the Pirelli is consistently a front‑runner: 1st place in Autoexpress (6 tyres), 3rd of 30 in Autobild and 2nd of 37 in another AutobilD round. The Dunlop shows a much wider spread: 5th of 6 in Autoexpress and mid‑pack positions in Autobild (15/30 and 11/37). These positions reflect the tyres’ different priorities — Pirelli aims for balanced, high performance in wet, dry and snow; Dunlop targets economy and mileage.
Strengths — Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- All‑round grip: Repeated best marks for dry and wet braking, snow traction and handling.
- Aquaplaning resistance: Top results for both longitudinal and cross aquaplaning tests, giving strong safety reserves in heavy rain.
- Comfort and on‑road manners: Test highlights include good ride comfort and a sporty, controlled handling balance.
- Manufacturer link: Pirelli all‑season range
Main trade‑offs: higher price and above‑average wear were flagged in tests — the tyre’s very strong performance comes with somewhat lower expected mileage compared with economy‑focused rivals.
Strengths — Dunlop All Season 2
- Price/value and mileage: Repeatedly praised for low running cost and best‑in‑test kilometre performance.
- Fuel efficiency: Low rolling resistance noted in Autoexpress and Autobild test data.
- Good snow basics: Some snow traction and performance positives in Autobild summaries.
- Manufacturer link: Dunlop range
Main trade‑offs: Dunlop shows notable weaknesses in dry handling, longer wet braking distances and vulnerability to aquaplaning in comparative tests. That explains the lower overall ranking despite its economic advantages.
Mutual comparison and verdict
If you compare head‑to‑head test positions, the Pirelli is superior in almost every safety and performance metric: it outranks the Dunlop in dry/wet braking, aquaplaning, snow handling and comfort. The Dunlop’s advantages are financial — lower cost, better mileage and fuel economy — but these come at the expense of braking and dynamic control in demanding wet/dry conditions.
Recommendation: Choose the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if you prioritise safety, handling and consistent all‑weather performance and are willing to accept higher wear and price. Choose the Dunlop All Season 2 if your primary goal is economy, long mileage and value, and you accept compromises in wet braking and sporty handling.
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1. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Highly recommended
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Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
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(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
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These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | Running costs |
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| Best values in test | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 130 |
| Dunlop All Season 2 Rating: Recommended | 97.6 | 99.3 | 93.5 | 99.7 | 98.6 | 100.0 | 99.1 | 87.0 | 94.4 | 130 |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Test winner | 100.0 | 100.0 | 99.3 | 100.0 | 98.9 | 90.2 | 92.9 | 100.0 | 98.3 | 127 |
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1– | |||
| Dunlop All Season 2 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2- | 3+ | 1 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2– | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 38.0 | 43.9 | |||||
| Dunlop All Season 2 | 42.5 | 49.2 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 38.0 | 46.3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Dunlop All Season 2 Rating: Good | 2- | 3+ | 2- | 3+ | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Good | 3 | 2+ | 3+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Dunlop All Season 2 | 41.6 | 57.3 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 36.9 | 53.5 | |||||
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