Pirelli Premium WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 9 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available 
tested in R18 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
125,13 €
in 225/45 R18
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (10)
Your size 225/45 R18 91H EAN: 8019227282108 SAP: 2821000
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, RUNFLAT, (AR)
D B B Price from 125,13 € 
M+S 
3PMSF 
ROF (run-flat technology) 
Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 91H EAN: 8019227271966 SAP: 2719600
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (MO)
C B B Price from 150,18 € 
OE: Mercedes 
M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8019227254495 SAP: 2544900
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (MO)
D B A Price from 156,99 € 
Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 8019227365436 SAP: 3654300
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (MO)
B B B Price from 156,99 € Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 8019227281415 SAP: 2814100
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, RUNFLAT, (*)
C B A Price from 166,59 € Reinforced profile OE: Bmw 
M+S 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 8019227246315 SAP: 2463100
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 RP RUNFLAT
D B B Price from 167,66 € Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes M+S 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8019227275193 SAP: 2751900
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, RUNFLAT, (*)
C B A Price from 172,98 € Reinforced profile OE: Bmw M+S 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 8019227365429 SAP: 3654200
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, RUNFLAT, (MOE)
C B B Price from 174,26 € Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes M+S 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Your size 225/45 R18 98H XL EAN: 8019227441079 SAP: 4410700
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, RUNFLAT, (*), ELECT
C C B Price from 212,88 € Reinforced profile OE: Bmw M+S 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection 
Made for EVs Your size 225/45 R18 95H XL EAN: 8019227254488 SAP: 2544800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 RP
D B B Price from 288,93 € Reinforced profile OE: Mercedes M+S 3PMSF Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 225/45 R18.
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Rating and verdict
How the Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 evaluated
7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,4 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 9 of 57
17 −3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 7 of 57
16 −4,6 %
snow traction
beats 14 of 47
29 −6,7 %
snow handling
beats 9 of 51
18 −1,5 %
Wet beats 43 of 66
66 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 39 of 66
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 29 of 53
67 +5,3 %
wet handling
beats 25 of 52
51 ≈ average
Dry beats 30 of 53
58 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 40 of 53
85 +2,5 %
dry handling
beats 17 of 50
38 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 12 of 53
24 −3,8 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 35 of 53
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 4 of 45
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort beats 35 of 53
67 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 14 of 52
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 21 of 33
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 83 % Economy worse than 76 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
Balanced performance comfort + dynamics
For active drivers everyday driving
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
ROF (run-flat technology) Safe driving even after a puncture
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 stands in size 225/45 R18
Compared with 10 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,4 125,13 €
Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 9.6 165,29 € 
Bridgestone LM005DG 9.2 156,23 € 
Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ 7.9 136,02 € 
Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 7.5 158,57 € 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 7.5 106,14 € better and cheaper Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 7.4 125,13 € This tyre 
Yokohama V906 7.4 110,20 € 
Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 7.0 105,19 € 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 7.0 153,64 € 
Sava ESKIMO HP 2 6.8 100,09 € 6,8 Median 7,5 9,6
6.8 weakest in the group Sava ESKIMO HP 2 100,09 € −25,04 € 9.6 best in the group Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 165,29 € +40,16 €
Sava ESKIMO HP 2 100,09 € −25,04 € 9.6 best in the group Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 165,29 € +40,16 € rank in the group of 10 compared
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard-sport
A standard tyre with an added dose of sportiness — Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 is one of them. The basis stays balanced: comfort, quietness and tread life at the level of an ordinary tyre. The manufacturer adds a stiffer sidewall or a grippier compound, so the response is sharper at speed and through corners. The ideal is that none of it comes out of the tyre's mileage.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)91
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2821000
EAN8019227282108
EU energy label D B B (72 dB)
D B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes ROF (run-flat technology) Yes - RUNFLAT
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3.
Compare → 
Bridgestone
LM005DG
9.2
This tyre
Compare → Pirelli
WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
7.4
from 125 €
Reference tyre
Dunlop
WINTER SPORT 5
8.2
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/45 R18.
Current lowest
125,13 €
Lowest for the period
125,13 €
Highest for the period
404,68 €
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.