Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 3

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Pirelli (71%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Semperit Speed-Grip 3, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2020 245/45 R18 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the Speed-Grip 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 60% of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Semperit Speed-Grip 3 has C rating. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.

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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

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Segment

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Lowcost

Number of sizes available

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 51

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 25

Number of tests

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 27x

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 11x

Best position in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2.

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 3.

Worst position in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 15.

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 19.

Average position in tests

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 7.64

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 8.07

Year of the last test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 2021

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 2021

Best rating in test

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Exemplary

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Sufficient

Dry

(Overall rating)

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

79%

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

75%

Dry braking

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 80%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 75%

Dry handling

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 79%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 76%

Snow

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

79%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Snow braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Snow handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Snow traction

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 77%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 68%

Snow cornering

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 72%

Wet

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

76%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

71%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 70%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 64%

Wet handling

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 86%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Wet braking

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 92%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 71%

Wet circle cornering

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 79%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 73%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 58%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 B

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 C

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

80%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

72%

Exterior noise

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 78%

Comfort

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 ?

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 ?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

81%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

70%

Rolling resistance

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 90%

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 80%

Mileage

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 67%

Price/value

1. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 82%

2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 55%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 C

2. Semperit Speed-Grip 3 D

Ice

(Overall rating)

Semperit
Speed-Grip 3

83.3%

Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3

73.8%

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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	1-	2+	1-
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	3+	2	2-	2
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2+	2	2-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	30,3	24,3
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	35,2	25,8
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	30,8	26
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	2	2-	3+	3+
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2	2-	1-	2+
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	29,2	24
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	31,3	26,4
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	31,6	24,3
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Running costs
Best values in test	2+	2+	1	2+
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory	1-	2	3+	3
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Good	2	2	2+	2-
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Autobild Winter tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Name	Stopping distance on wet	Stopping distance on snow
Best values in test	32,2	25,9
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	32,2	29,8
Semperit Speed-Grip 3	34,4	27,4
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AutoMotorSport Winter tyre test 2017 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Snow	Enviromental impact
Best values in test	9,6	9,2	9,9	10
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Still recommended	7,9	8,2	7,8	6,6
Semperit Speed-Grip 3 Rating: Recommended	7,2	7,6	9,9	8,6
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