Comparison: Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/55 R17 test, where both the Wintrac Xtreme S and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Wintrac Xtreme S is made in Netherlands and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.