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

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
12
27
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
8.6
8.1
Latest test
2017
2021
Available sizes
88
27

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Wet Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Wet Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
56%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Snow Braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Snow Traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
53%
Snow Handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Ice Braking Abs
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Noise Exterior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Noise Interior
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Economy
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fuel Efficiency
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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