In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Holland (
Vredestein). Generally,
Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than
Vredestein (59%). The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro+ first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy and
Wintrac Pro+ is made in Netherlands/Hungary.