Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

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%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TÜV 2021 225/45 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the WinterContact TS 870 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (82%) of the Continental WinterContact TS 870 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 870 is made in France.