Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro+: The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, launched in 2024, takes on the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+, which hit the market in 2023. This showdown pits two of the latest all-season contenders head-to-head—get ready to see which tire dominates the evolving all-season landscape!
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Results: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro+
Results below were taken from the Tyre Review’s The Best All Season Tyres for 2024 / 2025 Test. A total of 9 tires were tested this time around with an intriguing winter & summer refence to gauge the all season performances. The graph below shows the comparison between Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ based on the relevant performance category. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
As both tires are categorized as all season tires with a 3 peak mountain logo on it, an extensive snow testing was conducted. Note that for subjective comfort evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. The tire size of interest is a 235/35R19 which is a common tire size for Volkswagen Golf R and Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice is a MK8 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Wet
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 outperforms the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ in wet braking with a 2.33-meter shorter stopping distance. In wet handling, the times are nearly identical, with the Quatrac Pro+ being just 0.05 seconds quicker. Subjectively, the SF3 scores slightly better at 9.5 compared to the Quatrac Pro+’s 9. When it comes to straight-line aquaplaning, the SF3 has a higher slipping speed of 79.1 km/h, surpassing the Quatrac Pro+’s 75.7 km/h.
Quatrac Pro+ :
- -8% in wet braking
- ~0% in wet handling (lap time)
- -2.5% in subjective wet handling
- -4% in straight aquaplaning
Snow
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 shows superior snow braking performance with a 1.34-meter shorter stopping distance compared to the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+. In snow traction, the SF3 accelerates from 5 to 35 km/h in 5.42 seconds, outperforming the Quatrac Pro+ by 0.53 seconds. For snow handling, the SF3 completes the course 3.85 seconds faster than the Quatrac Pro+. In subjective snow handling, the SF3 scores 9.5 out of 10, while the Quatrac Pro+ scores 8.
Quatrac Pro+ :
- -7% in snow braking
- -9% in snow traction
- -4% in snow handling (lap time)
- -7.5% in subjective snow handling
Ice
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has a shorter ice braking distance at 10.48 meters, outperforming the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ by 0.89 meters. In ice traction, the SF3 accelerates from 5 to 25 km/h in 4.57 seconds, which is 0.9 seconds quicker than the Quatrac Pro+.
Quatrac Pro+ :
- -8% in ice braking
- -16% in ice traction
Dry
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 outperforms the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ in dry braking with a 3.32-meter shorter stopping distance. In dry handling, the SF3 completes the lap 1.25 seconds faster than the Quatrac Pro+. Subjectively, the SF3 receives a perfect score of 10 out of 10, compared to the Quatrac Pro+’s 8 out of 10.
Quatrac Pro+ :
- -8% in dry braking
- -1% in dry handling (lap time)
- -10% in subjective snow handling
Noise & Comfort
In terms of noise, the Quatrac Pro+ is marginally quieter at 72.1 dB, while the SF3 measures 72.9 dB. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 scores slightly higher in subjective comfort with 10 points, compared to the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+’s 9.5 points.
Quatrac Pro+ :
- +1% in exterior noise (-0.8 dB)
- -2.5% in subjective comfort
Rolling Resistance
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 has significantly lower rolling resistance at 7.99 N/kN compared to the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+’s 9.68 N/kN, indicating a substantial difference in efficiency between the two tires.
Quatrac Pro+ :
- -17% in rolling resistance
Price
The Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ is priced at €150, making it 13% cheaper than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, which costs €170.
Tire size: 235/35R19
- Cinturato All Season SF3 : € 170
- Quatrac Pro+ : € 150
Difference: -13% more cheaper for Quatrac Pro+.
Conclusion
From my perspective as a tire expert, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 clearly stands out in this comparison. With superior wet, snow, and dry performances, lower rolling resistance, and excellent comfort, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 demonstrates a clear dominance over the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+, making it a top choice for those seeking premium all-season performance.
Dr Edwin Pang