The Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 is a winter touring tire with good wet grip and capable snow performance. Braking is often a strength, but aquaplaning resistance and tread life have drawn criticism.
The quick answer
Owners say68%from 10 owner reviews80% would buy againRead the reviews
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3?
Owners rate the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 7.4 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 again?
80% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 40% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 Owner Reviews
Across 10 owner ratings the Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 averages 68%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 1. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 89% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings
Owner score68%
Wet Grip86%
Dry Grip82%
Handling78%
Road Feedback74%
Wear74%
Comfort71%
Snow Grip67%
Ice Grip10%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 91%
“I used these for a winter in New England but didn't drive in active snow storms, only on packed snow roads. They drive well in dry and wet conditions in a cold climate and did fine on packed snow (at slow speeds). I'd...”
“I'm a automobile expert; I've used many many cars with many many Tires! This tire is absolutey the worst! It's very noisy on dry, you can eliminate it but if can handle on snow or ice! But It doesn't! I had to leave my...”
“The Pirelli's came as original equipment under the winter tires option from Mini when we go our first Mini in 2014. We've used them on two Mini's now over three winters including three trips to the French Alps, an 1,800...”
I used these for a winter in New England but didn't drive in active snow storms, only on packed snow roads. They drive well in dry and wet conditions in a cold climate and did fine on packed snow (at slow speeds). I'd buy them again.
Great tire on snow. Great feedback on wheel. I pushed to the limit this tire and i would like to say it's perfect for sportive driving.
I used Continental TS860 before, Pirelli has more hardened skin and it feels more safe.
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The Pirelli's came as original equipment under the winter tires option from Mini when we go our first Mini in 2014. We've used them on two Mini's now over three winters including three trips to the French Alps, an 1,800 mile round trip. We live in the Pennines in West Yorkshire up small country lanes that are never gritted or cleared. We've had a bit of snow over the last three winters and a bit of snow driving in the Alps. The tires have felt stable and secure at all times whether on dry, wet or snowy roads. On the way down to France this year, we were driving through heavy rain at the maximum allowed of 110 km/h and climbing snow covered motorways following the snow ploughs and the tires handled everything with ease. On the way back we hit snow in West Yorkshire around Holmfirth and while other cars were stuck, turning back or, in two cases, in the stone walls, we just carried on up hill, down dale and around the bends. The most reassuring thing about these tires in the snow is that when you hit the brakes, the car stops. The only other tires that I can compare them with are Goodyear Vector4Seasons which I had for a year on the car before the first Mini. They were a good performer on snow for a four season tire but I think the Pirelli's edge them on the snow. We've done almost 33,000 miles on them so they are wearing well. They are a bit more noisy than summer tires especially on slightly rough surfaces or concrete roads. This isn't much of a problem in France, however, as the motorways generally have very good surfaces.
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Very good tires, I would buy them again. Superb traction and handling on snow, very good road feedback, on dry and wet you have safe handling, feeling and good car behavior. I reccomend them to everyone, best buy from premium brands.
Slightly noisy even though it is presented as eco-friendly and low-noise tire. Grip in the rain is very good. Dry pavement - very good. Snow - superb traction. Fuel consumption - no difference from summer tires = good.
I'm a automobile expert; I've used many many cars with many many Tires! This tire is absolutey the worst! It's very noisy on dry, you can eliminate it but if can handle on snow or ice! But It doesn't! I had to leave my car today in a shopping mall's car park because of these tires!
Very good traction in snow and great comfort even on bumpy roads. In the wet it feels very safe, it drives through puddles easily even at higher speeds. At speeds around 100km/h it is slightly noisy (compared to Michelin Alpin 4). With my 5000 miles it is too soon to comment on wear.
