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Comparison: Nokian WR A4 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR A4 and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Nokian WR A4 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the WR A4 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 94% of Nokian WR A4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (67%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR A4
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
6
27
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
9.8
8.1
Latest test
2020
2021
Available sizes
59
27

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 25 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
97%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
97%
Dry braking
Nokian WR A4
98%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
99%
Dry handling
Nokian WR A4
95%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
95%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
86%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
92%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR A4
83%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Wet braking
Nokian WR A4
88%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR A4
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Wet handling
Nokian WR A4
87%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR A4
81%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
90%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
91%
Snow braking
Nokian WR A4
91%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
87%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR A4
85%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Snow handling
Nokian WR A4
87%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Snow traction
Nokian WR A4
95%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
88%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
95%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR A4
97%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
92%
Comfort
Nokian WR A4
92%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR A4
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
87%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR A4
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
97%
Mileage
Nokian WR A4
88%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
91%
Price/value
Nokian WR A4
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2020245/45 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2017225/40 R18View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2017235/55 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2017225/45 R18View

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