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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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
58 680 Ft
in 245/45 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 (4)

Your size 245/45 R18 96V EAN: 8019227275308 SAP: 2753000
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, SEALINSIDE
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 58 680 Ft
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8019227247978 SAP: 2479700
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (*)(MO)
Rolling resistanceB Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 65 576 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw, Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 245/45 R18 100H XL EAN: 8019227406900 SAP: 4069000
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, (*)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripA NoiseB Price from 67 591 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
Your size 245/45 R18 100V XL EAN: 8019227247961 SAP: 2479600
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, RUNFLAT, (*)(MOE)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 70 866 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw, Mercedes 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 245/45 R18 among 52 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 15 of 60
26 −2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 13 of 60
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 19 of 54
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 8 of 53
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 45 of 69
66 +3,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 41 of 69
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 32 of 56
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 27 of 55
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 33 of 55
61 +1,1 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 43 of 55
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 18 of 52
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 15 of 55
28 −3,6 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 37 of 55
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 4 of 49
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 38 of 56
69 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 15 of 55
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 74 % Economy worse than 72 %

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
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 stands in size 245/45 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
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (10)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 67 758 Ft +9 078 Ft
  2. 2. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 63 696 Ft +5 015 Ft
  3. 3. 8.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE + 70 229 Ft +11 549 Ft
  4. 4. 8.2 Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5 better and cheaper 47 929 Ft −10 751 Ft
  5. 5. 7.9 Vredestein WINTRAC PRO+ better and cheaper 52 056 Ft −6 624 Ft
  6. 6. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 better and cheaper 49 228 Ft −9 453 Ft
  7. 7. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 58 680 Ft
  8. 7. 7.4 Yokohama V906 50 611 Ft −8 070 Ft
  9. 9. 7.0 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 2 40 447 Ft −18 233 Ft
  10. 10. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 44 496 Ft −14 185 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 245/45 R18
Width245 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)96
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2753000
EAN8019227275308
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
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 245/45 R18.

Current lowest
58 680,35 Ft
↗ 4,76 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
56 014,62 Ft
3.11.2026
Highest for the period
58 680,35 Ft
8.11.2026
58 680,35 56 014,62 58 680,35 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 56 014,62 Ft 4.11.2026: 56 438,80 Ft 5.11.2026: 56 963,31 Ft 6.11.2026: 57 589,42 Ft 7.11.2026: 58 186,32 Ft 8.11.2026: 58 680,35 Ft

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

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