The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2 showed a strong comeback in the All-Season Tire Test 2023, particularly excelling in dry conditions and on snow. Its snow performance was notably improved, placing it as a close contender behind the leader in snow braking, traction, and handling. In dry conditions, it secured high scores in braking and handling, though with a slight fade over time. The tire's wet performance was mixed, standing out in straight hydroplaning but falling behind in wet braking. The relatively poor fuel economy of the Cinturato SF 2, however, detracted from its overall ranking.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2, achieving fifth place, demonstrates a mixed performance across various conditions. Despite refinement, it offers only average snow grip, with a tendency to oversteer that renders it maneuverable yet unstable. In wet conditions, the tire excels with short braking distances, sporty and precise steering, and stable grip. On dry roads, it showcases superior braking performance. However, as a puncture-proof tire, it suffers from high rolling resistance. Its unrivaled wet performance is overshadowed by mediocre snow capabilities and high rolling resistance, factors that limit its ranking to fifth place.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF 2, ranking fourth, presents a robust all-around performance without significant flaws, particularly favoring dry conditions. It offers safe and predictable cornering on snow, complemented by stable handling in both wet and dry environments. The tire's limitations are modest, with slightly longer braking distances on snow and somewhat limited protection against hydroplaning.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 stands out as a dynamic all-rounder, delivering safe and stable driving behavior on both wet and dry surfaces. It is particularly noted for its quiet rolling noise and has the best safety reserves in the event of aquaplaning. However, it exhibits increased rolling resistance and average mileage.

Well-balanced performance. High traction on snow. Good handling response in the dry. Average lateral stability on wet pavement. Good.

Very short dry braking distance. Very low rolling resistance. Strong traction and good handling response on snow. Insufficient handling response on wet and dry pavement. Relatively long braking distance on snow and wet pavement. Reduced hydroplaning resistance.

Lowest rolling resistance on test, short braking distance in the dry. Limited snow and wet grip in braking and handling.

Positive: Good handling on snow and dry surfaces.
Negative: Low rolling resistance. Long braking distances and poor wet performance.
Verdict: Satisfactory.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 is in a clear second place, which is a big improvement when compared to the previous tyre. The new Pirelli is a rounded tyre, with very strong dry braking, a good wet performance and a quiet comfortable ride with the lowest rolling resistance on test.
Positive: Excellent new tyre, very balanced across most tests, particularly strong in the dry, good snow traction, lowest noise levels on test, excellent levels of comfort, by far the lowest rolling resistance on test.
Negative: Average performance in the snow with long snow braking distances.

Positive: High traction and short braking distances on snow, low noise level, economical rolling resistance.
Negative: Poor wet and dry handling, slightly longer braking distances on wet roads.
Verdict: satisfactory.