Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 860
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Pirelli (71%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Continental WinterContact TS 860, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2016 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 860 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the WinterContact TS 860 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (99%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 860 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy and WinterContact TS 860 is made in Portugal/Slovakia.
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These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Performance comparison
Averaged from 2 tests
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Continental WinterContact TS 860
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
