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Comparison: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Pirelli (83%). But when it comes to comparing Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autoexpress 2016 225/45 R17 test, where both the ContiWinterContact TS 850 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850 has C wet grip rating, whereas 67% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has B rating.

Test Profile

Continental
ContiWinterContact TS 850
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
7
27
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
2.0
8.1
Latest test
2016
2021
Available sizes
31
27

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Dry braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Dry handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Snow braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Snow traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Snow handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Wet handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Wet braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Interior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Ice
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Ice braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Ice lateral guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2016225/45 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2015225/50 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2015225/50 R17View

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