Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
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The comparison between the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 and the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 reveals notable strengths and weaknesses in both tyres. This information can be vital in considering which tyre to choose based on tested performance attributes.
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 holds an impressive rating of 96%, succeeding its previous model, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2. Test results from Aftonbladet and AUTOBILD placed this tyre in the 2nd position, with AUTOBILD appreciating its features like aquaplaning - longitudal, comfort, dry braking, and wet handling. This model has also been singled out for having the shortest braking distance and fastest lap time in dry conditions, with very good wet and snow handling, and best ice traction according to TyreReviews.com 2024. However, it does show slight weaknesses in snow braking and has the highest wear, reducing its overall value.
On the other hand, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, which improved upon the Continental AllSeasonContact, holds an overall rating of 85%. Manufactured in the Czech Republic, its position varies across tests, ranked 3rd in Aftonbladet and AUTOBILD tests. This model has best features such as exterior noise, rolling resistance, snow handling, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. According to autobild 2024 and TyreReviews.com 2024, strengths of this tyre lie in good snow and ice performance, short brake distance, good grip, and safe driving on wet tarmac. Yet, it does exhibit some weaknesses such as being average in aquaplaning resistance and having extended dry braking.
Overarchingly, it seems that Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is leading due to its superior performance in wet and dry conditions, excellent aquaplaning resistance and ice traction despite its more extensive wear. On the other side, Continental AllSeasonContact 2proves to be the best value tyre with the lowest wear, although it underperforms in dry braking and aquaplaning resistance. Therefore, your choice between the two should hinge on your specific tyre needs and preferences.
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1. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Exemplary2. Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Highly recommended
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| Best values in test | 7.9 | ||||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 7.8 | ||||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 7.7 | ||||||
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| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Good | 3 | 2+ | 3+ | 3+ | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 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 | |||||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 36.9 | 53.5 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.0 | 53.6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 97.5 | 77 | 90 | 90 | |||
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | 97.5 | 98 | 98 | 97 | |||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 94.2 | 92 | 93 | 97 | |||
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| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Rating: Test winner | |||||||
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