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Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Kumho (63%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ 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 (77%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.

Test Profile

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
27
3
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
8.1
4.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
25
97

Dry

Dry
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Dry handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%

Snow

Snow
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Snow traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
88%

Wet

Wet
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
68%
Interior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%

Costs

Costs
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Price/value
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
55%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%

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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