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Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Nokian (60%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the WR Snowproof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (86%) of the Nokian WR Snowproof also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy and WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2019 225/45 R17 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Winter
2019 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Nokian WR Snowproof
63%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Wet Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Nokian WR Snowproof
66%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Nokian WR Snowproof
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Nokian WR Snowproof
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Nokian WR Snowproof
59%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
61%
Nokian WR Snowproof
63%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 860 (89.4%)
Dry Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
88%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Dry Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
89%
Nokian WR Snowproof
94%
Best: Giti GitiWinter W1 (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Nokian WR Snowproof
80%
Dry Lane Change
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Nokian WR Snowproof
80%
Dry Steering Reaction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
90%
Nokian WR Snowproof
70%
Best: Toyo Snowprox S954 (100.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Wintrac Pro (94.3%)
Snow Performance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
68%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Snow Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
68%
Nokian WR Snowproof
86%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
61%
Nokian WR Snowproof
68%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Snow Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Nokian WR Snowproof
81%
Best in category: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ (94.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Nokian WR Snowproof
89%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Nokian WR Snowproof
95%
Ride Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Nokian WR Snowproof
82%
Best in category: Falken EuroWinter HS01 (100.0%)
Economy
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Nokian WR Snowproof
76%
Nokian
WR Snowproof
Rolling Resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Nokian WR Snowproof
79%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
63%
Nokian WR Snowproof
73%
Best: Michelin Alpin 6 (100.0%)
Best in category: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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