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Standard-sport
Pirelli Premium

WINTER SOTTOZERO 3

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 9 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
190,64 €
in 235/45 R18
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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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 (2)

Your size 235/45 R18 94V EAN: 8019227253887 SAP: 2538800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, SEALINSIDE
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 190,64 €
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 8019227360882 SAP: 3608800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, PNCS, (T0), ELECT
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 191,54 €
Sound (noise reduction) Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Tesla M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Made for EVs Made for EVs
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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 12 of 60
21 −3,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 10 of 60
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 16 of 54
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 11 of 53
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 45 of 69
66 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 41 of 69
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 31 of 56
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 27 of 54
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 31 of 56
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 42 of 56
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 19 of 51
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 14 of 55
26 −4,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 35 of 55
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 5 of 49
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 36 of 55
66 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 17 of 54
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 25 of 37
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 79 % Economy worse than 74 %

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
Seal (self-sealing technology)
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seals a puncture in the tread
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions

Where Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 stands in size 235/45 R18

Compared with 10 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

7. rank in the group of 10 compared
−0,5 below the group median group median 7,9
−2,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (10)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 143,18 € −47,46 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 better and cheaper 160,96 € −29,68 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + better and cheaper 148,65 € −41,99 €
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 better and cheaper 161,34 € −29,30 €
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 134,09 € −56,55 €
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 EV better and cheaper 120,19 € −70,45 €
  7. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 190,64 €
  8. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 131,54 € −59,10 €
  9. 9. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 110,75 € −79,89 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 109,85 € −80,79 €
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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2538800
EAN8019227253887
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Seal (self-sealing technology) Yes - SEALINSIDE
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Comparison

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
190,64 €
↗ 3,95 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
179,97 €
24.8.2026
Highest for the period
190,64 €
8.11.2026
190,64 179,97 190,64 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 183,39 € 23.6.2026: 186,10 € 23.6.2026: 189,21 € 23.6.2026: 183,39 € 24.6.2026: 186,10 € 24.6.2026: 189,21 € 24.6.2026: 183,39 € 25.6.2026: 186,10 € 25.6.2026: 189,47 € 25.6.2026: 183,39 € 26.6.2026: 186,10 € 26.6.2026: 183,39 € 26.6.2026: 186,10 € 8.7.2026: 183,39 € 9.7.2026: 186,10 € 9.7.2026: 183,39 € 9.7.2026: 186,10 € 11.7.2026: 183,15 € 24.7.2026: 185,25 € 29.7.2026: 182,14 € 29.7.2026: 181,70 € 31.7.2026: 182,14 € 1.8.2026: 181,70 € 8.8.2026: 181,26 € 13.8.2026: 183,85 € 14.8.2026: 184,29 € 19.8.2026: 184,74 € 20.8.2026: 184,08 € 21.8.2026: 183,44 € 22.8.2026: 185,03 € 23.8.2026: 183,44 € 24.8.2026: 179,97 € 25.8.2026: 185,11 € 28.8.2026: 184,74 € 29.8.2026: 183,45 € 1.9.2026: 183,89 € 2.9.2026: 183,45 € 3.9.2026: 183,00 € 11.9.2026: 182,56 € 16.9.2026: 183,85 € 18.9.2026: 183,40 € 24.9.2026: 182,96 € 26.9.2026: 183,40 € 29.9.2026: 182,96 € 1.10.2026: 182,51 € 4.10.2026: 182,63 € 6.10.2026: 186,10 € 6.10.2026: 182,63 € 7.10.2026: 183,08 € 8.10.2026: 182,63 € 9.10.2026: 183,08 € 10.10.2026: 186,10 € 8.11.2026: 190,64 €

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