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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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
61 159 Ft
in 245/40 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 (3)

Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 8019227230970 SAP: 2309700
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (AO)
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 61 159 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Audi M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 8019227244489 SAP: 2444800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (MO)
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 62 694 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 245/40 R18 97V XL EAN: 8019227242478 SAP: 2424700
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 RP RUNFLAT
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 75 692 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF ROF (run-flat technology) ROF (run-flat technology) Rim protection Rim protection
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 245/40 R18 among 46 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 14 of 55
26 −3,4 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 11 of 55
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 16 of 49
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 8 of 49
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 41 of 65
64 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 38 of 65
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 30 of 51
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 21 of 49
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 28 of 50
57 +1,0 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 38 of 50
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 16 of 48
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 11 of 50
23 −3,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 32 of 49
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 4 of 42
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 32 of 50
65 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 13 of 49
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 22 of 33
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 74 % Economy worse than 77 %

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 245/40 R18

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

6. rank in the group of 10 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 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (10)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 59 680 Ft −1 480 Ft
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 better and cheaper 58 883 Ft −2 277 Ft
  3. 3. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 61 468 Ft +309 Ft
  4. 4. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 48 110 Ft −13 049 Ft
  5. 5. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 better and cheaper 41 976 Ft −19 183 Ft
  6. 6. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 61 159 Ft
  7. 6. 7.4 Yokohama V906 47 987 Ft −13 172 Ft
  8. 8. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 40 316 Ft −20 843 Ft
  9. 8. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 81 378 Ft +20 218 Ft
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 49 633 Ft −11 527 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 245/40 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height40 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)97
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2309700
EAN8019227230970
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (72 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 245/40 R18.

Current lowest
61 159,39 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
61 013,34 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
61 259,72 Ft
3.11.2026
61 259,72 61 013,34 61 159,39 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 61 259,72 Ft 4.11.2026: 61 243,21 Ft 5.11.2026: 61 013,34 Ft 6.11.2026: 61 038,74 Ft 7.11.2026: 61 159,39 Ft 8.11.2026: 61 159,39 Ft

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

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