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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.

  • B73 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (73 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 3 255/45R20 105V XL

4.8/5
(4 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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£43679
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  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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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 3 255/45R20 105V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 4 reviews of the Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 255/45R20 105V XL
Overall rating
4.8/5
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Car make: Alfa Romeo
Car model: Stelvio
By: Adina Salmaan
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 255/45R20 105V XL
It was great in the snow, about 2 inches deep. I was able to drive around cars and SUVs that were having a hard time going up the hills.
Car make: Volvo
Car model: XC60
By: Amanda Orritt
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 255/45R20 105V XL
These make my drive quieter than the all season tyres i have. They grip well in snow and handle good in the rain. Just be careful with aggressive acceleration on wet roads cause they can lose traction.
Car make: Rolls Royce
Car model: Ghost
By: Gregor J.
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 255/45R20 105V XL
They impressed me with their performance handling this years challenging snowy weather. The level of service provided exceeded my expectations. I would definitely look into buying this model again, or perhaps their newer one.
Car make: Rolls Royce
Car model: Dawn
By: Scott Aspey
Tyre review for Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 255/45R20 105V XL
They seem to do exceptionally well on snowy and icy conditions.