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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.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 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 3 215/55R18 99V XL

4.9/5
(10 reviews)
  • 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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£20351
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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  • Fit at a local garage
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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 3 215/55R18 99V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 10 reviews of the Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
Overall rating
4.9/5
5 star
90%
4 star
10%
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Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-30
By: Ivan Arnall
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
Good handling ability and gripping in snowy conditions.
Car make: Mazda
Car model: MX-30
By: Hanifah F.
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
Since changing our regular tyres for winter ones, we have been in snowy and icy conditions and have had no issues getting up hills. Previously, we had to park at the bottom due to slipping. Driving in bad weather feels a lot safer now.
Car make: Nissan
Car model: Qashqai
By: Kailen Jewson
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
I'm satisfied with their performance because they have no problems at all and work perfectly.
Car make: Volkswagen
Car model: ID. 3
By: Jotham M.
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
Exceptional grip and stability under any condition.
Car make: BYD
Car model: Atto 3
By: Leonardo Giuliana
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
My biggest concern is dealing with ice covered in snow, but I haven't found a tyre that addresses this problem effectively.
Car make: Chevrolet
Car model: Trax
By: Charley Turford
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
I really appreciate them! They work really well in winter in Montreal.
Car make: CUPRA
Car model: Born
By: Hal C.
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
These tyres improve winter driving ease by offering outstanding traction for the price.
Car make: MG
Car model: ZS
By: Jozef Trixie
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
Operates efficiently in wet, low icy, and snowy conditions.
Car make: MG
Car model: ZS EV
By: Roger Groves
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
I feel safe driving in icy and snowy conditions with these winter tyres.
Car make: MG
Car model: ZS EV
By: Ashlyn C.
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 215/55R18 99V XL
Great traction, although they do slide a little when braking in the snow. They do what you would expect with AWD.
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