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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    Rolling resistance has a direct impact on fuel consumption. A tyre's rolling resistance score ranges from A to E.

  • B
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    A tyre's wet grip capacity is expressed in Grades from A to E. The difference in braking distances between each grade is roughly 3m - an average car length.

  • 70B
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: 70

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Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 235/45R18 98V XL

  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    These tyres have been specifically designed for fitment and use on cars.

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

    These tyres are designed with a stronger sidewall, making them capable of handling more weight than your average tyre. Typically, they are classified by the letters 'XL' on the sidewall.

  • Tick Icon Winter
    Winter tyres:

    These are designed for improved performance at temperatures below 7°C. At this temperature the rubber in summer tyres hardens and loses performance whilst the compound of winter tyres remains supple, maintaining grip.

Fully Fitted price
£23368
Mail order price
£21298
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.