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Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Falken (58%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2023 when was the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro first 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 (100%) of the Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Falken
EuroWinter HS02 Pro
Number of tests
27
13
Best position
#2
#7
Average position
8.1
11.9
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
25
78

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Dry braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Dry handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
77%
Dry steering response
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Dry lane changing
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%
Dry performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
70%

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
52%
Snow braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Snow handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
27%
Snow traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
66%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
62%
Snow performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
69%

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
72%
Wet braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
67%
Wet handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
75%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
58%
Wet performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
63%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
76%
Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%
Interior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
60%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
54%
Price/value
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
55%
Falken EuroWinter HS02 Pro
71%

Ice

Ice
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Ice braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Ice lateral guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%

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