{"id":4419,"date":"2024-09-17T15:53:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reifenlab.eu\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:53:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:53:15","slug":"autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Autozeitung compared Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF3 to the older model SF2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"\/allround\">Allseason tyres<\/a> are evolving quickly, and that&#8217;s whys some of the last year&#8217;s test featured the older Pirelli Cinturato SF2 instead of the newer SF3. Even this year, the<a href=\"\/ace\/allround\/2024\/215-50-r18\/\"> ACE and ARBO test<\/a> included the older model and we were wondering, what would the results be if the newer model was included. And aparently, we weren&#8217;t the only ones &#8211; Autozeitung decided to run a seperate test to compare the two generations. And the results are interesting!<\/p>\n\n\n    <!-- tyre-card-start -->\n    <div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl border border-border-subtle overflow-hidden my-6 max-w-xl mx-auto card-lift\">\n                    <div class=\"px-5 pt-4 pb-2 border-b border-border-subtle\">\n                <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">\u2630<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dc2baf9517d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dc2baf9517d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#Previous_model\" title=\"Previous model\">Previous model<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#Pirelli_Cinturato_All_Season_SF2\" title=\"Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2\">Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#Introduction_to_the_Pirelli_Cinturato_AllSeason_SF3\" title=\"Introduction to the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF3\">Introduction to the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#Improvements_Over_the_SF2\" title=\"Improvements Over the SF2\">Improvements Over the SF2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#Test_data\" title=\"Test data\">Test data<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#1_Dry_Performance\" title=\"1. Dry Performance\">1. Dry Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#2_Wet_Performance\" title=\"2. Wet Performance\">2. Wet Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#3_Snow_Performance\" title=\"3. Snow Performance\">3. Snow Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#4_Overall_results\" title=\"4. Overall results\">4. Overall results<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/autozeitung-compared-pirelli-cinturato-allseason-sf3-to-the-older-model-sf2-2\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm font-medium text-ink-muted italic m-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_model\"><\/span>Previous model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flex gap-4 p-5\">\n            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/tyreGallery\/pirelli-cinturato-all-season-sf2\/pirelli-cinturato-all-season-sf2_99675_thumb.webp\" alt=\"Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" class=\"rounded-lg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex-1 min-w-0\">\n                <h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-ink mb-1 m-0\" style=\"font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pirelli_Cinturato_All_Season_SF2\"><\/span>Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"text-amber-brand text-base mb-2\">\n                        \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"text-ink-muted text-xs\">4.2\/5<\/span>                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"space-y-1 text-sm text-ink-light\">\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Dimensions:<\/span> 175\/35R15 - 255\/65R20<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of sizes:<\/span> 62<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"m-0\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-ink\">Number of tests:<\/span> 5<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/pirelli-cinturato-all-season-sf2\" class=\"inline-block mt-3 bg-amber-brand hover:bg-amber-hover text-black font-bold text-xs px-4 py-2 rounded-lg transition-colors\" target=\"_blank\">Show more details ...<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- tyre-card-end -->\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_the_Pirelli_Cinturato_AllSeason_SF3\"><\/span>Introduction to the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF3<\/strong> in the size <strong>225\/50 R17<\/strong> has been put to the test to evaluate its performance across various driving conditions. The key focus areas include snow, wet, and dry performance, alongside overall handling and efficiency. Let\u2019s explore how the SF3 stacks up against the SF2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thetirelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sf2sf3-1024x772.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sf2sf3-1024x772.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sf2sf3-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sf2sf3-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sf2sf3-1536x1158.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thetyrelab.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sf2sf3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improvements_Over_the_SF2\"><\/span>Improvements Over the SF2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So what Autozeitung found out? The main points are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Enhanced Snow Performance<\/strong>: The SF3 demonstrates a significant increase in grip on icy and snowy roads, a crucial improvement for winter driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Superior Wet Grip and Aquaplaning Protection<\/strong>: Maintaining excellent wet grip, the SF3\u2019s optimized tread design and cold-resistant compound bolster its resistance to aquaplaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Improved Dry Performance<\/strong>: On dry surfaces, the SF3 offers higher grip levels, more precise steering, and a more neutral balance compared to the SF2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Better Handling and Stability<\/strong>: Upgraded grooves and tread blocks contribute to more stable structures under high stress, resulting in sportier driving characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Reduced Rolling Resistance<\/strong>: The new carcass design and optimized material usage lower the rolling resistance, enhancing fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_data\"><\/span>Test data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To visualize the performance differences between the <strong>Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason SF2<\/strong> and the <strong>SF3<\/strong>, we\u2019ve created spider graphs based on the Autozeitung data for each performance category. These graphs provide a clear comparison across various metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dry_Performance\"><\/span>1. Dry Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The dry performance metrics assess braking efficiency, driving safety, handling, comfort, rolling resistance, slalom agility, and noise levels.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"max-w-xl mx-auto my-6\" style=\"height: 450px;\">\n        <canvas id=\"tire-spider-graph-69dc2baf61bd7\" style=\"max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%;\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n            var ctx = document.getElementById('tire-spider-graph-69dc2baf61bd7').getContext('2d');\n            var data = [{\"axis\":\"Dry\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Wet\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Comfort\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Noise\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Wear\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0}];\n            var minValue = 0;\n            var maxValue = 20;\n\n            var chart = new Chart(ctx, {\n                type: 'radar',\n                data: {\n                    labels: data.map(function(d) { return d.axis; }),\n                    datasets: [{\n                        label: 'Old Generation',\n                        data: data.map(function(d) { return d.old; }),\n                        fill: true,\n                        backgroundColor: 'rgba(255, 99, 132, 0.2)',\n                        borderColor: 'rgb(255, 99, 132)',\n                        pointBackgroundColor: 'rgb(255, 99, 132)',\n                        pointBorderColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBackgroundColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBorderColor: 'rgb(255, 99, 132)'\n                    }, {\n                        label: 'New Generation',\n                        data: data.map(function(d) { return d.new; }),\n                        fill: true,\n                        backgroundColor: 'rgba(54, 162, 235, 0.2)',\n                        borderColor: 'rgb(54, 162, 235)',\n                        pointBackgroundColor: 'rgb(54, 162, 235)',\n                        pointBorderColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBackgroundColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBorderColor: 'rgb(54, 162, 235)'\n                    }]\n                },\n                options: {\n                    elements: {\n                        line: {\n                            borderWidth: 5\n                        }\n                    },\n                    scales: {\n                        r: {\n                            angleLines: {\n                                display: true,\n                                color: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)'\n                            },\n                            suggestedMin: minValue,\n                            suggestedMax: maxValue,\n                            ticks: {\n                                stepSize: Math.ceil((maxValue - minValue) \/ 4),\n                                font: {\n                                    size: 10\n                                },\n                                callback: function(value, index, values) {\n                                    return value + '%';\n                                }\n                            },\n                            grid: {\n                                color: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)',\n                            },\n                            pointLabels: {\n                                font: {\n                                    size: 14\n                                }\n                            }\n                        }\n                    },\n                    plugins: {\n                        legend: {\n                            position: 'top',\n                        }\n                    }\n                }\n            });\n        });\n    <\/script>\n    \n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Observations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Braking<\/strong>: The SF3 reduces braking distance from 37.2 meters to 35.6 meters, earning 38 points compared to SF2\u2019s 32 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Driving Safety<\/strong>: An improvement from 25 to 28 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Handling<\/strong>: Enhanced maneuverability from 15 to 18 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Rolling Resistance<\/strong>:  Improved from 19 to 22 points, indicating better fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Noise<\/strong>: Slight increase in noise levels on the new model, but overall performance gains outweigh this minor drawback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wet_Performance\"><\/span>2. 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Snow Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Snow performance evaluates braking, driving safety, handling on snowy terrain, traction, and lateral control.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"max-w-xl mx-auto my-6\" style=\"height: 450px;\">\n        <canvas id=\"tire-spider-graph-69dc2baf72e3e\" style=\"max-height: 100%; max-width: 100%;\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n            var ctx = document.getElementById('tire-spider-graph-69dc2baf72e3e').getContext('2d');\n            var data = [{\"axis\":\"Dry\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Wet\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Comfort\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Noise\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0},{\"axis\":\"Wear\",\"old\":0,\"new\":0}];\n            var minValue = 0;\n            var maxValue = 20;\n\n            var chart = new Chart(ctx, {\n                type: 'radar',\n                data: {\n                    labels: data.map(function(d) { return d.axis; }),\n                    datasets: [{\n                        label: 'Old Generation',\n                        data: data.map(function(d) { return d.old; }),\n                        fill: true,\n                        backgroundColor: 'rgba(255, 99, 132, 0.2)',\n                        borderColor: 'rgb(255, 99, 132)',\n                        pointBackgroundColor: 'rgb(255, 99, 132)',\n                        pointBorderColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBackgroundColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBorderColor: 'rgb(255, 99, 132)'\n                    }, {\n                        label: 'New Generation',\n                        data: data.map(function(d) { return d.new; }),\n                        fill: true,\n                        backgroundColor: 'rgba(54, 162, 235, 0.2)',\n                        borderColor: 'rgb(54, 162, 235)',\n                        pointBackgroundColor: 'rgb(54, 162, 235)',\n                        pointBorderColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBackgroundColor: '#fff',\n                        pointHoverBorderColor: 'rgb(54, 162, 235)'\n                    }]\n                },\n                options: {\n                    elements: {\n                        line: {\n                            borderWidth: 5\n                        }\n                    },\n                    scales: {\n                        r: {\n                            angleLines: {\n                                display: true,\n                                color: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)'\n                            },\n                            suggestedMin: minValue,\n                            suggestedMax: maxValue,\n                            ticks: {\n                                stepSize: Math.ceil((maxValue - minValue) \/ 4),\n                                font: {\n                                    size: 10\n                                },\n                                callback: function(value, index, values) {\n                                    return value + '%';\n                                }\n                            },\n                            grid: {\n                                color: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)',\n                            },\n                            pointLabels: {\n                                font: {\n                                    size: 14\n                                }\n                            }\n                        }\n                    },\n                    plugins: {\n                        legend: {\n                            position: 'top',\n                        }\n                    }\n                }\n            });\n        });\n    <\/script>\n    \n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Observations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Braking<\/strong>: Enhanced from 28.3 meters (32 points) to 27.0 meters (38 points).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Driving Safety<\/strong>: Increased from 18 to 26 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Handling<\/strong>: Improved from 9 to 14 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Traction<\/strong>: Significant leap from 21 to 38 points, showcasing better grip on snow and ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Lateral Control<\/strong>: Enhanced from 19 to 24 points, providing better stability during lateral movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Overall_results\"><\/span>4. 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