Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs. Dunlop All Season 2

This side-by-side comparison contrasts the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 and the Dunlop All Season 2 across independent tyre tests, summarising results, strengths and weaknesses so you can pick the best all-season tyre for your needs. Manufacturer pages: Pirelli and Dunlop. Neither model has been replaced by a newer official successor.

Overall test picture

• Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 — our aggregated rating: 95%. Consistently top-ranked: 1st in Autoexpress (6 tyres), 3rd in Autobild (30 tyres) and 2nd in AUTOBILD (37 tyres). Tests highlight outstanding wet and dry safety, snow handling and aquaplaning resistance.


• Dunlop All Season 2 — our aggregated rating: 66%. Mid-table performer: 5th in Autoexpress, 15th in Autobild (out of 30) and 11th in AUTOBILD (out of 37). Its strengths are fuel economy, rolling resistance and long mileage, but it shows weaknesses in wet and dry braking and aquaplaning.

Summary of test data (mutual comparisons)

• In head-to-head test positions Pirelli outperformed Dunlop across the board — Pirelli finished in the top 3 in large test fields while Dunlop sits mostly mid-pack.


• Autoexpress: Pirelli 1st vs Dunlop 5th. Autobild: Pirelli 3rd vs Dunlop 15th. AUTOBILD full test: Pirelli 2nd vs Dunlop 11th.


• Key measured advantages for Pirelli include snow traction, snow handling, aquaplaning resistance (longitudinal & cross) and short dry braking distances. Dunlop’s notable metrics are price/value, fuel efficiency, rolling resistance and mileage.

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 — strengths & weaknesses

• Strengths: Excellent all-weather balance with particularly strong wet and dry performance, very good snow handling and high aquaplaning safety. Test winners in several categories and strong placements in major test suites.


• Weaknesses: Relatively higher wear rates and a higher price point — reviews note “überdurchschnittlich hoher Verschleiß” and only satisfactory mileage in some tests. So while performance is top-tier, long-term cost per kilometre is less favourable.

Dunlop All Season 2 — strengths & weaknesses

• Strengths: Excellent cost efficiency and long mileage — often top in the cost/mileage category. Low rolling resistance supports fuel economy and lower running costs.


• Weaknesses: Compromises in dynamic safety: weaker dry handling, longer wet braking distances and reduced aquaplaning resistance relative to the Pirelli. Snow side-force and steering on snow are rated only moderate in some tests.

Verdict — which tyre is better?
If you prioritise absolute safety, braking performance and dynamic handling across wet, dry and snowy conditions, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the stronger choice — it leads tests and earns a high overall score. If your primary goal is lowest running cost, best fuel economy and maximum mileage with acceptable all-season performance, the Dunlop All Season 2 offers better value.

Final recommendation: choose Pirelli for performance and safety; choose Dunlop for economy and long-term value. For manufacturer details and spec sheets visit Pirelli and Dunlop.