Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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Popularity of the model 61:
- Year of manufacture.
- The premium brand factor .
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Value, average: 27
Key Facts
- Official web page
- This tire has run-flat model:
- Available Sizes in Line: 146
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Original Equipment (OE) tires
for:
- • Audi RS6 C7 [2013 .. 2018]
- • Audi A3 8P [2003 .. 2005]
- • Audi Q3 8U [2011 .. 2015]
- • BMW M5 V (F10) [2011 .. 2013]
- • Jaguar F-Type X152 [2012 .. 2017]
- • Jaguar XF X250 [2007 .. 2011]
- • Lamborghini Huracan [2014 .. 2019]
- • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) [2013 .. 2016]
- • Maserati Ghibli M157 [2013 .. 2020]
- • McLaren P1 [2013 .. 2016]
- • Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 [2013 .. 2020]
- • Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG W221 [2006 .. 2013]
- • Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class AMG R172 [2011 .. 2016]
- • Mercedes-Benz C-Class Br204 [2008 .. 2015]
- • Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Br204 [2008 .. 2011]
- • Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG Br117 [2013 .. 2019]
- • Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG W176 [2013 .. 2018]
- • Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class AMG X156 [2013 .. 2019]
- • Volvo S80 II [2006 .. 2016]
- • Volvo V70 II [2008 .. 2016]
- • Volvo V40 Cross Country I [2012 .. 2017]
- • Audi A4 B9 Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
- • Audi A5 F5 [2016 .. 2020]
- • Audi A6 C8 [2018 .. 2023]
- • Audi A7 4K8 [2018 .. 2023]
- • Audi A8 D5 [2018 .. 2021]
- • Audi TT RS FV Facelift [2019 .. 2023]
- • Volvo V60 I [2010 .. 2018]
- • Volvo S60 II [2010 .. 2013]
- • Volkswagen Passat
- • Jaguar XE X760 [2015 .. 2019]
- • Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class X156 [2013 .. 2021]
- • Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (5G) [2012 .. 2017]
- • BMW 5 Series
- • MINI Clubman
- • Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- • Volkswagen Touran
- • Ford Focus
- • Volvo V40 Cross Country
- • BMW 3 Series
- • Mercedes-Benz B-Class
- • Porsche 911
- • Porsche 928
- • Porsche 944
- • Porsche 968
- • BMW X1
- • BMW X2
- • BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo
- • BMW 7 Series
- • BMW 8 Series
- • Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
- • Volkswagen Beetle
- • Tesla Model 3 [2017 .. 2023]
- • Audi TT
- • Lamborghini Aventador [2011 .. 2023]
- • Bentley Continental GT
- Year Released: 2014
- Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, East Asia
Summary
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Tire Rank :: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
49 1 in Passenger / Winter
26 1 in Performance Winter / Snow
Description
Winter Sottozero 3 is the winter tyre dedicated to high-end premium vehicles. It has been designed taking into account the evolution of the modern vehicles, in order to achieve maximum safety, control and performance in all winter weather conditions. New compounds and new sipe design have been used introducing the latest technological features. Furthermore,Winter Sottozero 3 has been co-developed with premium and prestige OEMs.
- The directional double arrow pattern design increases the number of blocks which provide a higher traction in snowy conditions
- The optimized compound provides a consistent grip throughout a wider working temperature range that provides better grip in all winter weather conditions
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Latest News
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Winter Tires
Ranked #13th of 16. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Very good snow traction and hydroplaning resistance. The ride is comfortable. Fair stopping performance on ice.
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Oct 14, 2021Article
ADAC 2021: Winter Tire Test R17
The experts of the German motoring association ADAC in partnership with other European consumer rights organizations, and in full accordance with precisely defined methodology, tested … -
Sep 24, 2021Tire Test 2021
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #14th of 18. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Short braking distances on dry surfaces. Excellent handling on snow. Insufficient dry handling. Poor performance on ice and wet surfaces.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Latest Reviews
What is good?
I've had these tires for two winters and I'm pleased with their performance in snow and ice very much. They perform good in the wet and have excellent resistance to hydroplaning. The tires are durable. Would buy them again!
Detailed Information
Type and Size
- Tire Model
- Pirelli / Winter Sottozero 3
- Car Type
- Season
- Winter
- Rim Diameter
- 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 "
- Width
- 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 295 / 305 / 315 / 355 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 %
- Construction
- Radial
Special Features
- Runflat
- No
- Mud and Snow
- No
- Extra Load
- Optional
Speed and Load
- Speed Index
- H (max 130 mph) ... W (max 168 mph)
- Load Index (max load for a tire)
Pirelli / Winter Sottozero 3 Sizes & Specifications
Rim | Model | Size | Index | Price |
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R16 | 205/55 R16 91H | 205/55 R16 | 91H | |
R16 | 205/60 R16 92H | 205/60 R16 | 92H |
From 99.8, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/60 R16 96H | 205/60 R16 | 96H |
From 115.8, 1 offer
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R16 | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 205/60 R16 | 96H |
From 106.0, 2 offers
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R16 | 205/65 R16 95H | 205/65 R16 | 95H |
From 135.9, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/45 R16 86H | 215/45 R16 | 86H |
From 144.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/55 R16 93H | 215/55 R16 | 93H |
From 108.7, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/55 R16 97H XL | 215/55 R16 | 97H |
From 104.5, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/60 R16 95H | 215/60 R16 | 95H |
From 127.3, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/60 R16 99H XL | 215/60 R16 | 99H |
From 112.4, 1 offer
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R16 | 215/65 R16 98H | 215/65 R16 | 98H |
From 121.1, 1 offer
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R16 | 225/55 R16 95H | 225/55 R16 | 95H | |
R16 | 225/55 R16 99H XL | 225/55 R16 | 99H |
From 130.9, 1 offer
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R16 | 235/60 R16 100H | 235/60 R16 | 100H | |
R17 | 205/40 R17 84H XL | 205/40 R17 | 84H |
From 129.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/45 R17 88V XL | 205/45 R17 | 88V | |
R17 | 205/50 R17 93H XL | 205/50 R17 | 93H |
From 134.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/50 R17 93V | 205/50 R17 | 93V |
From 160.0, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/50 R17 93V XL | 205/50 R17 | 93V |
From 114.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/55 R17 91H | 205/55 R17 | 91H |
From 143.4, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/55 R17 95H XL | 205/55 R17 | 95H |
From 121.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 205/60 R17 93H | 205/60 R17 | 93H |
From 130.5, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/40 R17 87H XL | 215/40 R17 | 87H | |
R17 | 215/45 R17 91H XL | 215/45 R17 | 91H |
From 129.4, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/50 R17 95V XL | 215/50 R17 | 95V |
From 141.9, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/55 R17 94H | 215/55 R17 | 94H |
From 161.0, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/55 R17 98H XL | 215/55 R17 | 98H |
From 143.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 215/55 R17 98V XL | 215/55 R17 | 98V | |
R17 | 215/65 R17 99H | 215/65 R17 | 99H |
From 136.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 91H | 225/45 R17 | 91H |
From 116.4, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 94H XL | 225/45 R17 | 94H |
From 99.0, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 94V | 225/45 R17 | 94V |
From 156.2, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 225/45 R17 | 94V |
From 120.5, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/50 R17 94H | 225/50 R17 | 94H |
From 125.6, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/50 R17 98H | 225/50 R17 | 98H |
From 132.5, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/50 R17 98H XL | 225/50 R17 | 98H |
From 120.5, 2 offers
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R17 | 225/50 R17 98V XL | 225/50 R17 | 98V |
From 137.5, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/55 R17 97H | 225/55 R17 | 97H |
From 145.4, 2 offers
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R17 | 225/55 R17 101V XL | 225/55 R17 | 101V |
From 129.2, 1 offer
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R17 | 225/60 R17 99H | 225/60 R17 | 99H |
From 162.8, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/45 R17 97H XL | 235/45 R17 | 97H | |
R17 | 235/45 R17 97V XL | 235/45 R17 | 97V |
From 134.9, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/55 R17 99H | 235/55 R17 | 99H |
From 152.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 235/55 R17 103V XL | 235/55 R17 | 103V |
From 149.9, 1 offer
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R17 | 245/45 R17 99V XL | 245/45 R17 | 99V |
From 187.1, 1 offer
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R17 | 255/40 R17 98V | 255/40 R17 | 98V | |
R18 | 205/40 R18 86V XL | 205/40 R18 | 86V |
From 177.0, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/40 R18 89V XL | 215/40 R18 | 89V |
From 124.4, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/50 R18 92V | 215/50 R18 | 92V |
From 169.9, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/55 R18 95H | 215/55 R18 | 95H |
From 189.2, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/55 R18 99V | 215/55 R18 | 99V |
From 167.7, 1 offer
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R18 | 215/55 R18 99V XL | 215/55 R18 | 99V |
From 169.5, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/40 R18 92H XL | 225/40 R18 | 92H | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 92V | 225/40 R18 | 92V | |
R18 | 225/40 R18 92V XL | 225/40 R18 | 92V |
From 144.3, 2 offers
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R18 | 225/45 R18 91H | 225/45 R18 | 91H |
From 148.1, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/45 R18 95H | 225/45 R18 | 95H |
From 169.1, 2 offers
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R18 | 225/45 R18 95H XL | 225/45 R18 | 95H |
From 142.0, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/45 R18 95V | 225/45 R18 | 95V |
From 169.3, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/45 R18 95V XL | 225/45 R18 | 95V |
From 164.6, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/50 R18 99H XL | 225/50 R18 | 99H |
From 182.7, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/55 R18 98H | 225/55 R18 | 98H |
From 168.4, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/55 R18 102V XL | 225/55 R18 | 102V |
From 169.9, 1 offer
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R18 | 225/60 R18 100H | 225/60 R18 | 100H | |
R18 | 225/60 R18 104H XL | 225/60 R18 | 104H |
From 159.3, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/40 R18 95V | 235/40 R18 | 95V |
From 168.5, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/45 R18 94V | 235/45 R18 | 94V |
From 175.3, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/45 R18 98V | 235/45 R18 | 98V | |
R18 | 235/45 R18 98V XL | 235/45 R18 | 98V |
From 153.6, 2 offers
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R18 | 235/50 R18 101V | 235/50 R18 | 101V |
From 209.1, 1 offer
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R18 | 235/55 R18 104H XL | 235/55 R18 | 104H |
From 190.8, 1 offer
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R18 | 245/40 R18 97H XL | 245/40 R18 | 97H | |
R18 | 245/40 R18 97V | 245/40 R18 | 97V |
From 159.2, 1 offer
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R18 | 245/40 R18 97V XL | 245/40 R18 | 97V |
From 143.6, 2 offers
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R18 | 245/45 R18 96V | 245/45 R18 | 96V |
From 202.9, 1 offer
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R18 | 245/45 R18 100H XL | 245/45 R18 | 100H |
From 215.3, 1 offer
|
R18 | 245/45 R18 100V XL | 245/45 R18 | 100V |
From 183.3, 2 offers
|
R18 | 245/50 R18 100H | 245/50 R18 | 100H |
From 197.0, 1 offer
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R18 | 255/35 R18 94V | 255/35 R18 | 94V |
From 151.8, 1 offer
|
R18 | 255/50 R18 106V | 255/50 R18 | 106V |
From 151.4, 1 offer
|
R18 | 265/35 R18 97V | 265/35 R18 | 97V | |
R18 | 275/40 R18 103V | 275/40 R18 | 103V |
From 313.4, 1 offer
|
R18 | 275/45 R18 107V | 275/45 R18 | 107V | |
R18 | 275/45 R18 107V XL | 275/45 R18 | 107V | |
R19 | 205/55 R19 97H | 205/55 R19 | 97H | |
R19 | 205/55 R19 97H XL | 205/55 R19 | 97H |
From 140.5, 1 offer
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R19 | 215/50 R19 93H | 215/50 R19 | 93H |
From 166.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/40 R19 93H | 225/40 R19 | 93H |
From 229.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/40 R19 93H XL | 225/40 R19 | 93H |
From 245.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/40 R19 93V XL | 225/40 R19 | 93V |
From 220.8, 1 offer
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R19 | 225/45 R19 96H XL | 225/45 R19 | 96H | |
R19 | 225/45 R19 96V XL | 225/45 R19 | 96V | |
R19 | 235/35 R19 91V | 235/35 R19 | 91V |
From 224.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/35 R19 91V XL | 235/35 R19 | 91V |
From 234.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/35 R19 91W | 235/35 R19 | 91W | |
R19 | 235/35 R19 91W XL | 235/35 R19 | 91W |
From 202.5, 1 offer
|
R19 | 235/40 R19 96V | 235/40 R19 | 96V | |
R19 | 235/40 R19 96V XL | 235/40 R19 | 96V |
From 182.9, 2 offers
|
R19 | 235/45 R19 99V | 235/45 R19 | 99V |
From 215.8, 1 offer
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R19 | 235/50 R19 99H | 235/50 R19 | 99H |
From 211.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/35 R19 93W XL | 245/35 R19 | 93W |
From 341.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/40 R19 94V | 245/40 R19 | 94V |
From 240.9, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/40 R19 98H XL | 245/40 R19 | 98H |
From 241.3, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/45 R19 98W | 245/45 R19 | 98W |
From 242.8, 1 offer
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R19 | 245/45 R19 102V | 245/45 R19 | 102V |
From 233.1, 2 offers
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R19 | 245/45 R19 102V XL | 245/45 R19 | 102V |
From 239.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/35 R19 96H XL | 255/35 R19 | 96H |
From 252.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/40 R19 100V | 255/40 R19 | 100V |
From 220.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/45 R19 104V | 255/45 R19 | 104V |
From 232.4, 1 offer
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R19 | 255/45 R19 104W XL | 255/45 R19 | 104W | |
R19 | 275/35 R19 96V | 275/35 R19 | 96V | |
R19 | 275/40 R19 101W | 275/40 R19 | 101W |
From 337.6, 1 offer
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R19 | 305/35 R19 102W | 305/35 R19 | 102W | |
R20 | 195/55 R20 95H XL | 195/55 R20 | 95H |
From 115.5, 1 offer
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R20 | 215/45 R20 95W XL | 215/45 R20 | 95W |
From 280.4, 1 offer
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R20 | 235/35 R20 92W XL | 235/35 R20 | 92W |
From 345.2, 1 offer
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R20 | 245/30 R20 90W XL | 245/30 R20 | 90W |
From 478.5, 1 offer
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R20 | 245/40 R20 99V XL | 245/40 R20 | 99V |
From 301.1, 1 offer
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R20 | 245/40 R20 99W | 245/40 R20 | 99W |
From 337.0, 1 offer
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R20 | 255/30 R20 92W XL | 255/30 R20 | 92W |
From 602.0, 1 offer
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R20 | 255/35 R20 97V XL | 255/35 R20 | 97V |
From 262.0, 1 offer
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R20 | 255/35 R20 97W XL | 255/35 R20 | 97W |
From 285.3, 1 offer
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R20 | 255/40 R20 101V | 255/40 R20 | 101V |
From 373.9, 1 offer
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R20 | 255/40 R20 101W XL | 255/40 R20 | 101W |
From 321.2, 1 offer
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R20 | 265/30 R20 94W XL | 265/30 R20 | 94W |
From 301.5, 1 offer
|
R20 | 265/40 R20 104V XL | 265/40 R20 | 104V |
From 323.9, 1 offer
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R20 | 265/45 R20 108W XL | 265/45 R20 | 108W | |
R20 | 285/30 R20 99V XL | 285/30 R20 | 99V | |
R20 | 285/35 R20 100W | 285/35 R20 | 100W |
From 296.1, 1 offer
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R20 | 285/35 R20 104V | 285/35 R20 | 104V |
From 318.1, 1 offer
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R20 | 285/35 R20 104W | 285/35 R20 | 104W |
From 390.0, 1 offer
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R20 | 295/30 R20 101W XL | 295/30 R20 | 101W | |
R20 | 295/40 R20 110W XL | 295/40 R20 | 110W |
From 678.7, 1 offer
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R20 | 305/30 R20 103W XL | 305/30 R20 | 103W |
From 569.4, 1 offer
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R21 | 245/35 R21 96W | 245/35 R21 | 96W |
From 418.6, 1 offer
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R21 | 255/35 R21 98V XL | 255/35 R21 | 98V |
From 309.5, 1 offer
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R21 | 265/35 R21 101W XL | 265/35 R21 | 101W | |
R21 | 265/40 R21 105W XL | 265/40 R21 | 105W |
From 428.0, 2 offers
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R21 | 275/35 R21 103V | 275/35 R21 | 103V |
From 412.2, 1 offer
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R21 | 275/35 R21 103W | 275/35 R21 | 103W | |
R21 | 275/35 R21 103W XL | 275/35 R21 | 103W | |
R21 | 285/30 R21 100W | 285/30 R21 | 100W | |
R21 | 285/30 R21 100W XL | 285/30 R21 | 100W | |
R21 | 305/35 R21 109W XL | 305/35 R21 | 109W |
From 664.2, 1 offer
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R21 | 315/30 R21 105V | 315/30 R21 | 105V |
From 414.8, 1 offer
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R21 | 355/25 R21 107W XL | 355/25 R21 | 107W |
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What is good?
I've had these tires for two winters and I'm pleased with their performance in snow and ice very much. They perform good in the wet and have excellent resistance to hydroplaning. The tires are durable. Would buy them again!
Questions and Answers
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May 11, 2022Tire Test 2022
Consumer Reports: Winter Tires
Ranked #13th of 16. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Very good snow traction and hydroplaning resistance. The ride is comfortable. Fair stopping performance on ice.
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Oct 14, 2021Article
ADAC 2021: Winter Tire Test R17
The experts of the German motoring association ADAC in partnership with other European consumer rights organizations, and in full accordance with precisely defined methodology, tested … -
Sep 24, 2021Tire Test 2021
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #14th of 18. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Short braking distances on dry surfaces. Excellent handling on snow. Insufficient dry handling. Poor performance on ice and wet surfaces.
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Sep 15, 2021Tire Chart 2021
TireRack.com: Best In Performance Winter / Snow
Ranked #6th of 8. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 -
Aug 03, 2021Tire Test 2021
TÜV SÜD: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #6th of 6. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Short braking distance and good handling response on dry pavement. Relatively weak traction and relatively long braking distance on snow. Relatively low hydroplaning resistance. Relatively long braking distance on wet pavement. Increased noise.
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Aug 18, 2021Article
TÜV SÜD: the new Continental WinterContact TS 870 versus its competitors
The German independent testing organization compared the new winter tire from Continental with its direct rivals on snow, wet, and dry pavement. -
Dec 15, 2020Article
Auto Bild Sportcars Tested 18-inch Winter Tires
In the new test conducted by Auto Bild Sportscars, five tires at once were rated as «Exemplary». In the days leading up to the new season, the German ma… -
Nov 30, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild Sportscars: Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #10th of 12. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Positive: short braking distances on snowy and wet slopes, fair price.
Negative: understeering wet and dry handling, moderate traction on snow. -
Oct 15, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild: Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #10th of 12. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Positive: short braking distances on snowy and wet slopes, fair price.
Negative: understeering wet and dry handling, moderate traction on snow.
Verdict: satisfactory. -
Sep 26, 2020Article
Auto Bild 2020: Large Winter Tire Test
Each year, more and more new tire models are launched on the market, and buying a set of such new tires is often fraught with a number of risks. According to the results of the winter tire test 2020 … -
Sep 24, 2020Article
ADAC 2020: Winter Tire Test R17 for SUVs and minivans
The expert team of the German motoring association ADAC dedicated its second test of the winter season 2020/2021 to SUV and minivan tires. Their choice fell on the 235/55 R17 tire size, suitable for … -
Sep 27, 2020Tire Test 2020
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #9th of 13. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Good in the wet. Weaknesses on dry roads and on ice.
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Sep 20, 2020Tire Test 2020
Auto Bild: Large Winter Tire Test R18
Ranked #19th of 20. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Pros: Convincing performance on snow-covered and dry surfaces, low rolling resistance.
Cons: Moderate traction and handling response in the wet, expensive price, average tread life. -
May 15, 2020Tire Chart 2019
The Best European Winter Tires by the Results of Independent Tests
Ranked #9th of 12. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 -
Jan 19, 2020Article
The Consumer Reports Magazine Tested Winter Tires
The Consumer Reports website that publishes comparative tests of various consumer goods, tests, among other things, tires as well, in a recent issue published the results of … -
Jan 17, 2020Article
The Best European Winter Tires 2019/2020 by the Results of Independent Tests
Each year, for the upcoming winter and summer seasons, independent industry publications and testing organizations conduct independent research of tires’ performance meant to help motorists with choo… -
Dec 29, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Zeitung: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #5th of 13. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:The fifth place was scored by Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, which the test experts pronounced to be excellent both in the wet and in the dry. At the same time, its behavior on snow was described as «slightly disconcerting». Nonetheless — thoroughly recommended.
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Dec 04, 2019Article
Auto Zeitung 2019: Winter Tire Test
When tire makers want to present the characteristics of their product, they do so by placing icons and codes on the labels. However, the experts of the German publi… -
Nov 27, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Express: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #8th of 10. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Impressive results for an old model, but the new rivals are definitely one step ahead.
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Oct 31, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Bild: Large Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #18th of 20. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:A place at the bottom of the second ten was scored by Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 because of its average performance on snow, low riding comfort, and short expected mileage. These, however, could not outweigh the upsides of the model, such as effective braking on wet pavement and low rolling resistance. The eighteenth place for a «premium brand» tire.
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Nov 06, 2019Article
Auto Bild 2019: Large Winter Tire Test (The Final)
The selection of winter tires is tremendous and confusing. Premium, budget, and medium-class tires are available for all tastes and budgets — but do they all ensure the leve… -
Nov 07, 2019Article
Auto Express 2019 Winter Tire Test
The expert team of Great Britain’s Auto Express that performed a test of winter tires in the size of 225/45 R17 now knows the answer to the question which of t… -
Oct 20, 2019Tire Test 2019
Auto Motor und Sport: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #9th of 11. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:A well-balanced sporty tire that best performs in dry winter. Pros: Very well balanced performance and sporty handling on dry pavement. Mostly average performance on snow and wet pavement. Cons: Relatively long braking distance on snow and wet pavement. The traction could have been better. Poor hydroplaning resistance.
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Sep 30, 2019Article
Auto Bild 2019: Large winter tire test (qualification round)
Well, now! The season of comparative tests of winter tires 2019 has officially started. Germany’s magazine Auto Bild has published the results of the qualification round of&… -
Oct 15, 2019Article
Auto Motor und Sport 2019: Winter Tire Test for Compact SUVs
The SUV trend seems to be unstoppable; however, it is not the heavyweights that steal the show, but the compact models, such as Opel Mokka, Seat Ateca, or VW T-Roc.… -
Nov 04, 2018Tire Test 2017
Auto Express: Passenger Winter Tire Test
Ranked #6th of 8. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:The Pirelli Sottozero 3 proved to be happiest in the dry, but struggled in the snow testing.
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Nov 04, 2018Tire Test 2017
Auto Bild: 4x4/SUV Winter Tire Test
Ranked #4th of 10. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Short braking distance on dry and wet surfaces, Good lateral stability on wet surfaces. Medium traction and lateral stability in snow, Increased noise level.
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Sep 29, 2016Video
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 - Winter tire
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Mar 04, 2016Tire Test 2016
ADAC: Winter Tire Test R17
Ranked #2nd of 13. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3Verdict:Good all-rounder with only slight weaknesses.
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Feb 14, 2016Video
Maserati races in the snow on Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Tyres
Alpine roads at Courmayeur on display for an exclusive test drive. Snow, ice, cold, debris and other dangers on the road. Driving in the mountains in winter can often be a real adventure, and not always an enjoyable one.
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Nov 26, 2013Video
Tested: Winter Tires with the Right Balance of Performance | Tire Rack
Performance Winter/Snow tires, for sports car drivers in the lower snow belt, are designed to strike a more even balance between traction in winter's snow, slush and ice vs. handling/traction on clear roads. Can the new Dunlop and Pirelli tires in the category go head-to-head with the favorites from Bridgestone and Michelin?