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Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof 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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 86% of Nokian WR Snowproof dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (67%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR Snowproof
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
14
27
Best position
#5
#2
Average position
11.1
8.1
Latest test
2023
2021
Available sizes
60
27

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 38 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Dry braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
99%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Safety
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
87%
Dry handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
96%
Dry handling - objective
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
91%
Dry lane changing
Nokian WR Snowproof
91%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
99%
Dry steering response
Nokian WR Snowproof
88%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
99%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR Snowproof
85%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Wet braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
95%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Wet handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
91%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
89%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
91%
Snow braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Snow handling
Nokian WR Snowproof
93%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Snow traction
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
88%
Snow cornering
Nokian WR Snowproof
90%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Snow acceleration
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
87%
Snow handling - objective
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Ice
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
92%
Ice braking
Nokian WR Snowproof
92%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
89%
Ice lateral guidance
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
92%
Interior noise
Nokian WR Snowproof
99%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
95%
Comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof
96%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
89%
Mileage
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Price/value
Nokian WR Snowproof
87%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR Snowproof
98%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
97%
Fuel efficiency
Nokian WR Snowproof
97%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
94%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2020235/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2019215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2019225/45 R17View

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