Pros and cons
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Short braking distance on snow
- Low rolling resistance/low fuel consumption
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
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Competitors
Sizes
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is made in 10 sizes, starting from 225/50 R17 up to 245/40 R20.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is ranked #86 of 861 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by ADAC 2021, TÜV 2021, and other organizations. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Italy. It is made in total of 10 sizes, 225/50 R17 being the smallest and 245/40 R20 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 27 times, first test was carried in 2015. This model received the best possible rating in 4 tests. Noise is a strong quality of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to Winter Sport 5, which is a tyre from Dunlop (USA) and has a rating of 89%, compared to 86% of the Pirelli in question. There was a braking test that featured both Dunlop Winter Sport 5 and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 held by autobild in 2020. It was tested on a Audi A4 with 225/50 R17 tyres. We can see the same happening on the snow, where the Dunlop stopped earlier than the Pirelli. the first stopped at the 25m mark, compared to 25,8m of the second.
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Timeline
2015
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 5x (Sportscars,...)
2016
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 5x (Autoklub ČR,...)
2017
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 7x (Sportscars,...)
2018
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 1x (Sportscars)
2019
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 3x (Automotorsport,...)
2020
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 4x (Autobild,...)
2021
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was tested 2x (TÜV,...)
Achievements
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 in tyre tests
Introducing the test results of the premium segment tyre, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3. This winter tyre has shown impressive performance on various tests conducted by renowned organizations such as TÜV, ADAC, and Autobild. With an overall rating of 86%, the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 stands out as a top-performing premium winter tyre.
In the TÜV Winter tyre test 2021 for 225/45 R17, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 secured the sixth position and achieved some of the best values in dry handling. The tyre also demonstrated exceptional performance in the ADAC Winter tyre test 2021 for 225/50 R17, ranking 14th out of 18 tyres and obtaining the best values in dry braking and snow handling. In the Autobild Winter tyre test 2020 for 245/45 R18, the tyre ranked 19th out of 50 tested tyres and recorded the best rolling resistance.
Although the tyre was not consistently ranked at the top in all tests, it has maintained a satisfactory rating in most of the tyre tests. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has consistently managed to achieve some of the best values in key performance indicators like dry handling, dry braking, snow handling, and rolling resistance.
In a nutshell, the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 offers exceptional performance in crucial areas, making it an excellent choice for drivers seeking a premium winter tyre.
All tyre tests where Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was featured:
| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | ||
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| Best values in test | 1102 | 301,21 | 501,21 | 202,4 | 109,6 | ||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 1013 | 262,15 | 448,85 | 202,4 | 100 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2,9 | 3,3 | 1,6 | 3,0 | 3,6 | 2,5 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 3+ | 2 | 2- | 2 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 30,3 | 24,3 | |||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 35,2 | 25,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2- | 2- | 2- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,5 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 0,8 | 1,8 |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2,3 | 3,0 | 2,6 | 2,7 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 2,3 |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 31,3 | 26,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2 | 2- | 3+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | ||||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 7,0 | ||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 1- | 2 | 3+ | 3 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 1- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 100 | ||||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 97,9 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 203 | 69 | 65 | 44 | 18 | 8 | |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 190 | 63 | 56 | 42 | 17 | 7 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,6 | 9,2 | 9,9 | 10 | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 7,9 | 8,2 | 7,8 | 6,6 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,2 | 25,9 | |||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 32,2 | 29,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2 | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101 | 100 | 103,3 | 100,3 | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 95,2 | 89,8 | 100,2 | 95,6 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,3 | 2,1 | 1,7 | 2,0 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,5 |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2,7 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 2,6 | 3,1 | 2,5 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 99,6 | 99 | 94,8 | 93 | 99,1 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 2+ | 2- | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,2 | 9,4 | 9,2 | 9,3 | 9,4 | ||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 9,1 | 8,7 | 9,2 | 9,3 | 9,1 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
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| Best values in test | 205 | 64 | 70 | 46 | 18 | 8 | |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 188 | 56 | 63 | 45 | 18 | 2 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | Enviromental impact | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,2 | 9,2 | 9,7 | 9,3 | 9,1 | ||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 8,6 | 8,3 | 8,7 | 9,3 | 7,7 | ||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,2 | ||||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 8,6 | ||||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (4x) | 85% (15x) | 75% (1x) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Highly recommended | Satisfactory | Recommended | Satisfactory | Good | Recommended | Still recommended |
| 3x | 1x | 7x | 3x | 1x | 3x | 1x | 1x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R16 | R17 | R18 | R19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 88% (10x) | 87.5% (8x) | 85% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 88.2% (11x) | 85% (4x) | 90% (3x) |
FAQ
Where is Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 made?
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.