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WINTER SOTTOZERO 3

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 9 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
166,03 €
in 215/55 R17
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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 (1)

Your size 215/55 R17 94H EAN: 8019227244519 SAP: 2445100
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, SEALINSIDE
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 166,03 €
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 215/55 R17 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 12 of 63
20 −3,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 9 of 63
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 17 of 54
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 8 of 55
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 51 of 74
70 +4,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 49 of 74
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 33 of 58
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 29 of 56
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 34 of 57
61 +1,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 46 of 57
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 18 of 53
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 14 of 56
26 −3,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 39 of 56
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 5 of 51
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 42 of 57
75 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 16 of 56
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 26 of 36
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Noise and comfort 75 %
Weakness
Snow worse than 80 % 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 215/55 R17

Compared with 9 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

5. rank in the group of 9 compared
+0,0 above the group median group median 7,4
−2,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (9)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 156,09 € −9,94 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 better and cheaper 143,88 € −22,15 €
  3. 3. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 110,74 € −55,29 €
  4. 4. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 better and cheaper 102,93 € −63,10 €
  5. 5. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 166,03 €
  6. 5. 7.4 Yokohama V906 111,07 € −54,96 €
  7. 7. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 150,58 € −15,45 €
  8. 7. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 93,48 € −72,55 €
  9. 9. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 98,22 € −67,81 €
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 215/55 R17
Width215 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2445100
EAN8019227244519
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

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5
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WINTER SPORT 5
8.2
This tyre
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WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
7.4
from 166 €
Reference tyre
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Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001
Bridgestone
BLIZZAK LM001
7.0
from 151 €
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/55 R17.

Current lowest
166,03 €
↗ 2,80 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
74,42 €
2.10.2026
Highest for the period
166,03 €
8.11.2026
166,03 74,42 166,03 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 161,50 € 23.6.2026: 164,45 € 23.6.2026: 164,48 € 23.6.2026: 161,50 € 24.6.2026: 164,45 € 24.6.2026: 164,48 € 24.6.2026: 161,50 € 25.6.2026: 164,45 € 25.6.2026: 164,48 € 25.6.2026: 161,50 € 26.6.2026: 164,45 € 26.6.2026: 161,50 € 26.6.2026: 164,45 € 8.7.2026: 161,47 € 9.7.2026: 160,98 € 10.7.2026: 161,01 € 11.7.2026: 159,65 € 14.7.2026: 160,27 € 15.7.2026: 159,84 € 16.7.2026: 160,30 € 17.7.2026: 160,34 € 18.7.2026: 159,79 € 21.7.2026: 163,65 € 24.7.2026: 164,45 € 29.7.2026: 160,87 € 29.7.2026: 160,48 € 31.7.2026: 160,87 € 1.8.2026: 160,48 € 8.8.2026: 160,09 € 14.8.2026: 160,48 € 19.8.2026: 160,87 € 20.8.2026: 125,51 € 13.9.2026: 159,62 € 15.9.2026: 160,09 € 18.9.2026: 159,70 € 24.9.2026: 160,87 € 26.9.2026: 163,20 € 26.9.2026: 164,45 € 27.9.2026: 163,20 € 28.9.2026: 160,87 € 2.10.2026: 74,42 € 13.10.2026: 162,61 € 14.10.2026: 163,75 € 15.10.2026: 164,45 € 21.10.2026: 161,15 € 23.10.2026: 164,45 € 23.10.2026: 161,15 € 27.10.2026: 164,45 € 4.11.2026: 161,73 € 5.11.2026: 162,47 € 6.11.2026: 161,24 € 6.11.2026: 164,45 € 7.11.2026: 162,30 € 8.11.2026: 166,03 €

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