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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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
169,72 €
in 235/55 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 (1)

Your size 235/55 R18 104H XL EAN: 8019227266276 SAP: 2662700
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (AO)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 169,72 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Audi M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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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 235/55 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 13 of 56
24 −3,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 8 of 56
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 17 of 51
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 10 of 50
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 39 of 61
65 +3,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 37 of 61
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 33 of 54
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 21 of 51
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 31 of 53
59 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 42 of 53
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 14 of 47
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 18 of 52
36 −2,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 38 of 49
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 5 of 40
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 34 of 51
68 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 10 of 50
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 22 of 30
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow 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
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
OE Approved directly by the carmaker
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 stands in size 235/55 R18

Compared with 12 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

7. rank in the group of 12 compared
−0,1 below the group median group median 7,5
−2,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (12)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 195,42 € +25,70 €
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM005 211,00 € +41,28 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 2 179,38 € +9,66 €
  4. 4. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 153,31 € −16,41 €
  5. 5. 7.5 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 196,66 € +26,94 €
  6. 5. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 better and cheaper 118,91 € −50,81 €
  7. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 133,20 € −36,52 €
  8. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 169,72 €
  9. 9. 7.3 Pirelli SCORPION WINTER 196,24 € +26,52 €
  10. 10. 7.1 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 SUV 172,29 € +2,57 €
  11. 11. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 175,70 € +5,98 €
  12. 12. 6.9 Yokohama BLUEARTH*WINTER V905 266,09 € +96,37 €
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 235/55 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2662700
EAN8019227266276
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Pirelli
Tread WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
OE
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/55 R18.

Current lowest
169,72 €
↗ 2,91 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
164,00 €
13.10.2026
Highest for the period
169,72 €
8.11.2026
169,72 164,00 169,72 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 164,92 € 1.7.2026: 167,62 € 20.8.2026: 164,92 € 1.9.2026: 167,62 € 16.9.2026: 164,92 € 21.9.2026: 167,62 € 24.9.2026: 164,92 € 26.9.2026: 167,62 € 6.10.2026: 165,43 € 8.10.2026: 167,62 € 9.10.2026: 166,36 € 10.10.2026: 164,40 € 11.10.2026: 166,41 € 12.10.2026: 164,40 € 13.10.2026: 164,00 € 13.10.2026: 165,98 € 13.10.2026: 166,84 € 13.10.2026: 167,62 € 14.10.2026: 165,94 € 14.10.2026: 167,62 € 15.10.2026: 167,09 € 15.10.2026: 167,62 € 16.10.2026: 167,14 € 16.10.2026: 167,62 € 17.10.2026: 167,26 € 17.10.2026: 167,62 € 17.10.2026: 167,26 € 19.10.2026: 166,68 € 20.10.2026: 166,52 € 20.10.2026: 167,62 € 21.10.2026: 166,47 € 21.10.2026: 167,62 € 8.11.2026: 169,72 €

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