Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof (2026)

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 (83%) than Nokian (72%). 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 - 67% 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.