Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

GoodYear better at:

• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet handling

GoodYear worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Winter Sport 5

R14 - R21

4.3/5

Dunlop better at:

• Snow traction
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Wet handling

Dunlop worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Blizzak LM-005

R14 - R22

4.1/5

Bridgestone better at:

• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking

Bridgestone worse at:

• Dry braking

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Alpin 6

R15 - R20

3.15/5

Michelin better at:

• Snow traction
• Wet handling
• Exterior noise

Michelin worse at:

• Dry braking
• Interior noise

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Wintrac Pro

R17 - R22

2.7/5

Vredestein better at:

• Snow traction
• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering

Vredestein worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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WR Snowproof

R14 - R20

2.05/5

Nokian better at:

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction
• Comfort

Nokian worse at:

• Wet braking
• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet handling

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ContiWinterContact TS 850P

R16 - R22

Continental better at:

• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Snow traction

Continental worse at:

• Dry braking

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Comparison: tyres similar to Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 in tyre tests

All tyre tests where Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was featured:

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TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 225/45 R17

Ranked #6 of 6

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance
Best values in test	1102	301,21	501,21	202,4	109,6
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	1013	262,15	448,85	202,4	100
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Source: reifenpresse.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #14 of 18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear
Best values in test	1,6	1,9	1,5	2,1	2,7	1,5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2,9	3,3	1,6	3,0	3,6	2,5
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #10 of 12

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2-	2-	2-
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Source: www.autobild.de

ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #9 of 13

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2,3	3,0	2,6	2,7	3,4	2,5	2,3
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Source: www.adac.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #19 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	3+	2	2-	2
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Ranked #19 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	35,2	25,8
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Source: www.autobild.de

Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2019 215/55 R17
good
Ranked #9 of 11

Name	Points total
Best values in test	8,9
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	7,0
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Ranked #16 of 53

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	31,3	26,4
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #18 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2	2-	3+	3+
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Source: www.autobild.de

Sportscars Winter tyre test 2018 245/45 R18
good
Ranked #7 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2+	2+	1
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2-	2+	2
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R17

Ranked #6 of 8

Name	Points total
Best values in test	100
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	97,9
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

GTÜ Winter tyre test 2017 235/55 R17
recommended
Ranked #4 of 8

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	203	69	65	44	18	8
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	190	63	56	42	17	7
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Source: www.gtue.de

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R18
still recommended
Ranked #6 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,6	9,2	9,9	10
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	7,9	8,2	7,8	6,6
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Ranked #8 of 50

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	32,2	29,8
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #18 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	1-	2	3+	3
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Sportscars Winter tyre test 2017 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #5 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2	2-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2+	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	1-	2	2
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autoexpress Winter tyre test 2016 225/45 R17

Ranked #5 of 7

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	100	100	100	100	100
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	99,6	99	94,8	93	99,1
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Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk

AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2016 235/40 R18
recommended
Ranked #4 of 6

Name
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Sportscars Winter tyre test 2016 245/40 R18
exemplary
Ranked #4 of 8

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	2	2	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2	2	2
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Source: www.reifentrends.de

Autoklub ČR Winter tyre test 2016 205/55 R16
satisfactory
Ranked #8 of 8

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	101	100	103,3	100,3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	95,2	89,8	100,2	95,6
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Source: www.autoforum.cz

ADAC Winter tyre test 2016 225/45 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #2 of 13

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	2,3	2,1	1,7	2,0	2,8	1,5	1,5
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2,7	2,9	2,7	2,6	3,1	2,5	2,2
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Source: www.adac.de

GTÜ Winter tyre test 2015 225/50 R17
recommended
Ranked #6 of 8

Name	Points total	Winter	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	205	64	70	46	18	8
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	188	56	63	45	18	2
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SportAuto Winter tyre test 2015 235/35 R19
recommended
Ranked #3 of 7

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,2	9,2	9,7	9,3	9,1
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	8,6	8,3	8,7	9,3	7,7
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2015 235/55 R19

Ranked #3 of 7

Name	Points total
Best values in test	9,2
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	8,6
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Sportscars Winter tyre test 2015 225/45 R18
exemplary
Ranked #3 of 8

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow
Best values in test	1-	2	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2+	2-	1-
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Automotorsport Winter tyre test 2015 225/50 R17
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,2	9,4	9,2	9,3	9,4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	9,1	8,7	9,2	9,3	9,1
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Test ratings distribution

100% (4x)		85% (15x)					75% (1x)
Highly recommended	Exemplary	Good	Recommended	Satisfactory	Recommended	Satisfactory	Still recommended
1x	3x	3x	1x	7x	3x	1x	1x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16	R17	R18	R19
85% (1x)	88% (10x)	87.5% (8x)	85% (1x)

Ratings x Width

205/xx Rxx	215/xx Rxx	225/xx Rxx	235/xx Rxx	245/xx Rxx
85% (1x)	85% (1x)	88.2% (11x)	85% (4x)	90% (3x)

FAQ

Where is Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 made?
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.

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Cinturato Winter 3

R16 - R20

3.6/5

• Placed 9. in Autobild 2025

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Scorpion Winter 2 ELECT

3.1/5

• Snow traction
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking

• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

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P Zero Winter 2

R18 - R22

4.7/5

• Exterior noise
• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Dry braking
• Aquaplaning - cross

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Scorpion Winter 2

R18 - R23

4.15/5

• Exterior noise
• Interior noise
• Wet circle cornering

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Cinturato Winter 2

R16 - R20

3.25/5

• Exterior noise
• Snow traction
• Wet handling

• Dry handling
• Dry braking

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P Zero Winter

R18 - R23

2.4/5

• Wet handling
• Exterior noise
• Wet circle cornering

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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