Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Firestone Winterhawk 3
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Firestone (56%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Firestone Winterhawk 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the Winterhawk 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 92% of Firestone Winterhawk 3 has C rating. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.
Great news! We found mutual test data
These tyres were tested together in 1 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.
You can explore discipline-by-discipline comparisons, view the spider chart, check price differences, and see which tests were used for this analysis. Or view the general comparison →
Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
| Organization | Season | Year | Dimension | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ADAC
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Winter
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2016 | 225/45 R17 | View |
Performance comparison
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Firestone Winterhawk 3
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
