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.

#	Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 /0%	Nokian WR Snowproof /41%	Add to comparison Make Model New comparison

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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

/0%

Nokian WR Snowproof

/41%

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Dimensions

R16 - R21

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Segment

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Upper-middle

Number of sizes available

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 60

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 25

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 27x

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 14x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 5.

Worst position in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 19.

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 20.

Average position in tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8.07

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 11.07

Year of the last test

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 2023

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary

2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

Worst rating in test

1. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended

Dry

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

84%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

81%

Dry braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 94%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 89%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 82%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 80%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

79%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

68%

Snow braking

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 86%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 68%

Snow traction

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 68%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 61%

Snow handling

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 89%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 76%

Snow cornering

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 81%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 66%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Nokian
WR Snowproof

63%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 59%

Wet handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 75%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 67%

Wet braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 74%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 66%

Wet circle cornering

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 75%

2. Nokian WR Snowproof 62%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 63%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 61%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Nokian WR Snowproof B

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 B

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

88%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

82%

Exterior noise

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 95%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 82%

Comfort

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 82%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Nokian WR Snowproof ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

72%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

67%

Rolling resistance

1. Nokian WR Snowproof 79%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 74%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Nokian WR Snowproof C

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 C

Ice

(Overall rating)

Nokian
WR Snowproof

79.9%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

73.8%

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Mutual Tests Available

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Mutual tests

ADAC Winter tyre test 2020 235/55 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Ice	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,5	1,9	1,8	2,3	2,6	0,8	1,8
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	2,3	3,0	2,6	2,7	3,4	2,5	2,3
Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory	2,9	2,5	2,5	2,7	2,7	2,0	2,1
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