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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • A68 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: A (68 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL

4.2/5
(5 reviews)
Noise Reduction
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

  • Tick Icon Winter
    Winter tyres:

    Designed for temperatures below 7°C. Summer tyre rubber hardens in the cold and loses grip, while a winter compound stays soft and holds the road in cold, wet and snowy conditions.

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Product description & features

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is designed for ultra-high performance in the winter months. The asymmetric tread pattern aids braking and steering on cold, wet roads. A silica-rich compound keeps the tyre flexible at low temperatures. Water is channeled away by the grooves running the circumference of the tyre. The outer edge blocks support the tyre during cornering on cold, dry and wet roads. Minor slits in the tread provide braking bite and create traction for snow and slush.

The Winter Sottozero 3 has performance winter tyres and replaces the Winter Sottozero Serie II. Some of the iterations have the MO sidewall mark, which is the approval from Mercedes-Benz, or the BMW star mark, indicating that these tyres were made for each of their specifications compared to the others, and were not just made to fit the vehicles. At Tyres.co.uk, we offer the Sottozero 3 in different variations of Run Flat, Seal Inside and PNCS.

Highlights

  • Asymmetric tread pattern
  • Silica-rich compound
  • Water-channeling grooves
  • Outer edge cornering blocks

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 89%
Wet Grip
 
 90%
Road Feedback
 
 81%
Handling
 
 87%
Wear
 
 78%
Comfort
 
 79%
Snow Grip
 
 82%
Ice Grip
 
 73%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL Tyre Reviews

There are 5 reviews of the Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL
Overall rating
4.2/5
5 star
80%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
20%
Car make: Hyundai
Car model: Kona Electric
By: Ria Renwick
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL
Better fuel efficiency and enhanced handling.
Car make: Hyundai
Car model: IONIQ
By: Harpreet Turrell
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL
While they are good, I will need them for snowy conditions in the Alps.
Car make: Kia
Car model: e-Niro
By: Luca Tasker
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL
Happy with the purchase. I will likely get the same ones for another car.
Car make: Kia
Car model: Niro
By: Seb Shaughnessy
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL
Not recommended it was good at first but they break quickly and there's no warranty.
Car make: Kia
Car model: Niro EV
By: Emel S.
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 205/60R16 96H XL
When it comes to traction, braking, and handling, these tyres don't fail. To be clear, my Tesla Model 3 is a rear-wheel drive. These tyres are incredible and I would highly recommend them. The difference is clear.