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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Tyre

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (Winter Tyre)
255/40 R18 V (99)

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Product description & features

  • Directional double arrows pattern design
  • Excellent wet handling and braking performance
  • High grip all Winter weather condition

Built for drivers who demand top-tier winter safety without compromising performance, the Winter Sottozero 3 provides precise steering, confident braking and reliable control across snow, slush, wet roads and freezing temperatures.
 

3D Sipe Technology

The advanced 3D sipe structure increases block rigidity for improved stability and shorter braking distances on dry winter roads.
The interlocking design enhances steering response, ensuring predictable handling even in challenging temperatures.
 

Wide Longitudinal Grooves

Deep, wide channels are engineered to drain water efficiently, improving wet braking and reducing the risk of aquaplaning.
This allows the tyre to maintain strong grip and stability during heavy rain and thawing conditions.
 

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Tyre Variants

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is currently manufactured in 1 variant of tyre:

  • Passenger car tyres

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size you intend to order is the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (Winter Tyre) - 255/40 R18 V is a winter tyre.

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (Winter Tyre) - 255/40 R18 V Reviews

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Ratings & Reviews

There are
361
reviews of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (Winter Tyre)

361
total ratings, with
156
review comments
Overall rating
4.5/5

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/50 R19 V

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: X3
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 16/10/2023
  • Purchased on: 24/07/2023
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
They are fine but I will want them for snow in the Alps

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/45 R18 V

  • Car make: Mercedes-Benz
  • Car model: E-Class
  • 2 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 17/02/2022
  • Purchased on: 06/11/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 6,000
They aren’t performing well on wet road compared to other premium brands. It drives like a rethreaded old budget tyre. Harsh ride quality and no grip. I do highly doubt it they were genuine Pirelli tyres. After 3 months of use one of them did burst on the tyre wall. I had to replace it with a brand new one. Definitely won’t buy it again.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/40 R18 V

  • Car make: Skoda
  • Car model: Octavia VRS
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 29/01/2022
  • Purchased on: 30/10/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 700
Very slippy in the wet, but my car isn't standard so this doesn't help

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 255/40 R20 W

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: A6
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 14/01/2021
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Excellent winter tyres. Really go anywhere on snow with these on the car.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 205/55 R16 H

  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/12/2020
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
Very good had some snow about 2 inches I was passing cars and suv that had problems getting up the hills.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/40 R19 H

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 3 Series
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 19/02/2020
Well. They are winter tyres and as we have had very little winter hard to measure.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/55 R17 H

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 5 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 30/11/2019
  • Approx. miles driven: 100
Car feels more solid or the road and grips better on roundabouts... must better than the run flats.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/55 R17 H

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 5 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 28/11/2019
  • Approx. miles driven: 100
Fuel consumption and handling have improved

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 295/30 R20 W

  • Car make: Jaguar
  • Car model: F-TYPE
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 23/10/2019
Well. No issue of aquaplaning in torrential downpours on recent road trip to Ireland

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/45 R17 H

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: A3
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/07/2019
They do their job without any complaints so as far as i am concerned they are performing well.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/40 R18 V

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 3 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/03/2019
Excellently. Improved grip and stability in all conditions.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/45 R17 V

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 1 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 17/11/2018
Better grip in wet conditions will see how they perform in the snow

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/40 R19 H

  • Car make: BMW
  • Car model: 4 Series
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/11/2018
Better grip in the wet. More traction in general.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/40 R19 H

  • Car make: Jaguar
  • Car model: XE
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 22/08/2018
Very quiet compared to the Nokians which were on previously. Will see how they perform in the snow in a few months. Great value and service from a great company too.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 215/45 R16 H

  • Car make: Audi
  • Car model: A1
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 03/03/2018
They seem excellent on snow and ice.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/45 R19 V

  • Car make: Nissan
  • Car model: Qashqai
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/02/2018
On wet and in snow pretty good. Feel stable no skidding or slipping issues. Inspire confidence.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 215/55 R18 H

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Mokka
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 29/01/2018
Have had snowy icy weather since replacing normal tyres with winter tyres and have been able to get up hills without problem whereas before we were having to leave car at bottom of hill because of skidding. Car feels much safer to drive in poor conditions.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 275/35 R19 V

  • Car make: Jaguar
  • Car model: F-TYPE
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/12/2017
They have been amazing so far during all the snow in the UK.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 225/40 R18 V

  • Car make: Lexus
  • Car model: IS
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 21/11/2017
As expected they are less precise than the summer tyres due to tread block squirm on dry roads. Wet grip is similar. So far they have not been exposed to snow and/or ice. There is a heterodyne frequency noise at 60mph but they are generally quite quiet for winter pattern tyres.

Tyre review for Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45 R19 V

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Kuga
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 24/10/2016
I am very pleased with the tyres so far
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