Comparison: Linglong Grip Master 4S vs. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

This head-to-head review compares two all-season tyres tested in the same tyre comparisons: the budget-oriented Linglong Grip Master 4S and the premium-focused Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3. We summarise all available test data, highlight strengths and weaknesses, and give a clear verdict on which tyre performs better overall.

Quick summary of test scores and positions:

• Overall rating: Pirelli 94% vs Linglong 59%.


• Autobild mutual tests: Pirelli placed 3rd (30 tyres) and 2nd (37 tyres); Linglong placed 4th (30 tyres) and 14th (37 tyres).

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 (tyre page; manufacturer: Pirelli) — note: the SF3 is the successor to the older Cinturato All Season SF2.
Test highlights show the SF3 as a clear top performer: exceptional wet and dry braking, very good reserves against aquaplaning (longitudinal and cross), and confident snow cornering. Autobild summaries call it a "souveräner Alleskönner" with balanced, sporty handling across weather conditions. Drawbacks noted in tests are moderate tread life and a higher price than budget alternatives. Overall the SF3 is the safer, more consistent tyre in mixed conditions and scores highest in most safety-related categories.

Linglong Grip Master 4S (tyre page; manufacturer: Linglong) — a value-oriented all-season option.
Linglong’s Grip Master 4S scores well for ride comfort, perceived value and claimed high mileage. In one Autobild run it achieved a respectable top-4 placing among 30 tyres, but in another larger comparative it fell to 14th of 37. Test summaries highlight secure handling on dry roads and good comfort, but significant weaknesses on wet and snowy surfaces and only moderate resistance to aquaplaning. In short: strong on comfort and price, but limited in safety margins when conditions are slippery.

Head-to-head interpretation

• Safety and wet performance: Pirelli clearly leads. It posts shorter braking distances in wet and dry tests and stronger aquaplaning resistance.


• Dry handling and comfort: Both tyres perform well on dry surfaces, but Pirelli combines sportier handling with comfort; Linglong emphasizes comfort and value more than sportiness.


• Snow and mixed-weather driving: Pirelli offers better all-season balance and confidence in snow corners; Linglong is noticeably weaker on snow.


• Value and tread life: Linglong offers a lower price and strong perceived mileage; Pirelli trades cost for higher performance and safety.

Verdict
If your priority is absolute safety and top performance across wet, dry and snowy conditions, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the superior choice — higher test placements, stronger braking and aquaplaning results make it the better pick for demanding drivers. If budget, comfort and initial value are the main factors and you drive mainly in dry or mild climates, the Linglong Grip Master 4S is a reasonable economical option but comes with clear compromises in wet and snow performance.

For further details see the individual test pages: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 and Linglong Grip Master 4S, and visit the manufacturers: Pirelli and Linglong.