Segment
1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 3 Premium
Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Michelin Primacy 3
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Pirelli (71%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Michelin Primacy 3, 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 Michelin Primacy 3 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 has A rating. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Exemplary2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 3 Recommended2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 3 71 dB
