Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 - Test Results

Test Statistics

30

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

20th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

12
of 18
2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test

2021
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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9
of 13
2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 235/55 R17

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

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19
of 21
2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Value
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20
of 49
2020 Winter Tire Market Overview - 52 Tire Braking Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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8
of 12
2019 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

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18
of 21
2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Ok
Strong:
Dry Braking
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Value, Wear
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16
of 47
2019 Winter Tire Test Market Overview

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005

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9
of 11
2019 AMS Winter SUV Tire Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

Average
Strong:
Subj. Comfort
Weak:
Noise, Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Straight Aqua
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7
of 11
2018 Autobild UHP Winter Tire Test

2018
Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Strong:
Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Price
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6
of 10
2017 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P

Conditionally recommended
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4
of 11
2017 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1

Recommended
Weak:
Noise
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8
of 45
2017 50 Winter Tire Shoot Out

2017
Winner: BFGoodrich gForce Winter 2

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18
of 21
2017 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860

Average.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Snow Braking, Value, Wear
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4
of 8
2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV

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6
of 8
2017 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 860

The Pirelli Sottozero 3 proved to be happiest in the dry, but struggled in the wet and snow testing.
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5
of 10
2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tire Test

2017
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P

Recommended with restrictions
Strong:
Straight Aqua
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4
of 6
2016 Sport Auto Winter Tire Test

2016
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P

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4
of 8
2016 AutoBild Winter UHP Tire Test

2016
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1

Exemplary.
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2
of 13
2016 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17

2016
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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2
of 10
2015 AMS UHP Winter Tire Test

2015
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1

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6
of 8
2015 ACE 17 Inch Winter Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

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3
of 7
2015 Sport Auto 19 Inch Winter Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850 P

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6
of 8
2015 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

2015
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Gen 1

Poor snow performance, good in the wet and dry
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3
of 8
2015 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tire Test

2015
Winner: Dunlop Winter Sport 5

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1
of 6
2014 AutoBild 235/35 R19 Winter Tire Test

2014

Exemplary
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7
of 16
2014 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D

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1
of 48
2014 50 Winter Tire Braking Overview

2014

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1
of 9
2013 Auto Bild Sports Winter Tire Test

2013

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2
of 8
2013 AMS Sports Winter Tire Test

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Particularly recommended
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11
of 15
2013 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 225/45 R17

2013
Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 850

Satisfactory
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