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Pirelli Premium

WINTER SOTTOZERO 3

7.4 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 9 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
73 514 Ft
in 235/45 R18
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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 235/45 R18 94V EAN: 8019227253887 SAP: 2538800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, SEALINSIDE
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 73 514 Ft
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Your size 235/45 R18 98V XL EAN: 8019227360882 SAP: 3608800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, PNCS, (T0), ELECT
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 73 853 Ft
Sound (noise reduction) Sound (noise reduction) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Tesla M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Made for EVs Made for EVs
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 235/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 12 of 60
21 −3,2 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 10 of 60
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 16 of 54
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 11 of 53
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 45 of 69
66 +3,8 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 41 of 69
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 31 of 56
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 27 of 54
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 31 of 56
56 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 42 of 56
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 19 of 51
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 14 of 55
26 −4,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 35 of 55
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 5 of 49
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 36 of 55
66 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 17 of 54
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 25 of 37
68 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 79 % 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 235/45 R18

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

7. rank in the group of 10 compared
−0,5 below the group median group median 7,9
−2,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (10)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 60 532 Ft −12 982 Ft
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 better and cheaper 64 399 Ft −9 115 Ft
  3. 3. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + better and cheaper 62 041 Ft −11 473 Ft
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 better and cheaper 53 108 Ft −20 406 Ft
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 52 769 Ft −20 745 Ft
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 EV better and cheaper 48 697 Ft −24 817 Ft
  7. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 73 514 Ft
  8. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 51 736 Ft −21 778 Ft
  9. 9. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 43 865 Ft −29 649 Ft
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 43 156 Ft −30 358 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 235/45 R18
Width235 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2538800
EAN8019227253887
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

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 235/45 R18.

Current lowest
73 513,95 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
73 338,69 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
73 634,60 Ft
3.11.2026
73 634,60 73 338,69 73 513,95 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 73 634,60 Ft 4.11.2026: 73 615,55 Ft 5.11.2026: 73 338,69 Ft 6.11.2026: 73 369,17 Ft 7.11.2026: 73 513,95 Ft 8.11.2026: 73 513,95 Ft

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

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