Pirelli Winter SottoZero 3 tyres

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a premium third-generation winter tyre designed for vehicles from the medium-sized and luxury classes. A tyre like the Sottozero 3 must meet high demands: it should offer safe handling not just on ice and snow, but in all weather conditions. Innovative sipe technology stabilises the tread and optimises the area of contact with the road, improving handling in dry conditions and reducing braking distances. Just as vital to the tyre's performance are the arrow-shaped tread blocks that maximise the number of gripping edges and bite into snow-covered ground.

A specialist for all winter weather conditions

Snowy, icy or rainy periods are when the broad longitudinal grooves of the Sottozero 3 come into play - they collect water and maintain safe driving behaviour on wet roads. Tested by ADAC in size 225/45 R17 H in 2013, the tyre received good scores across all categories. Testers made special mention of the low rolling resistance and its fuel-conserving effects - a finding corroborated by German magazine "Autobild", who also praised the Sottozero 3 for its excellent handling on wet and snowy roadss. Furthermore, its stability remains constant at high temperatures (depending on their exact dimensions, 16- to 21-inch winter tyres may be driven at up to 270km (168 miles) per hour).