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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 225/40 R18 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
49 119 Ft
in 225/40 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 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8019227322101 SAP: 3221000
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (AO1)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 49 119 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Audi M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 225/40 R18 92V XL EAN: 8019227246209 SAP: 2462000
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RUNFLAT, (*)
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 60 438 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology)
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 225/40 R18 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 −3,5 %
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 10 of 57
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 48 of 72
67 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 45 of 72
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 35 of 59
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 28 of 58
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 34 of 58
59 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 45 of 58
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 22 of 54
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 17 of 58
30 −3,2 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 37 of 57
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 6 of 49
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 40 of 58
70 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 15 of 57
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 22 of 34
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 80 % Economy worse than 70 %

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 225/40 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 51 750 Ft +2 632 Ft
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005DG 51 834 Ft +2 715 Ft
  3. 3. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE +
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 54 569 Ft +5 451 Ft
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 42 308 Ft −6 811 Ft
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 better and cheaper 36 758 Ft −12 361 Ft
  7. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 36 667 Ft −12 452 Ft
  8. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 49 119 Ft
  9. 9. 7.1 Nokian Tyres WR D4 75 986 Ft +26 867 Ft
  10. 10. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 39 094 Ft −10 025 Ft
  11. 10. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 59 416 Ft +10 297 Ft
  12. 12. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 38 108 Ft −11 011 Ft
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 225/40 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)92
Speed index (SI)V
Product code3221000
EAN8019227322101
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

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 225/40 R18.

Current lowest
49 118,52 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
49 001,68 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
49 199,80 Ft
3.11.2026
49 199,80 49 001,68 49 118,52 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 49 199,80 Ft 4.11.2026: 49 185,83 Ft 5.11.2026: 49 001,68 Ft 6.11.2026: 49 022,00 Ft 7.11.2026: 49 118,52 Ft 8.11.2026: 49 118,52 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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