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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 205/60 R16 among 55 available
tested only in R17, R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
42 949 Ft
in 205/60 R16
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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 205/60 R16 96H XL EAN: 8019227244496 SAP: 2444900
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RP, SEALINSIDE
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 42 949 Ft
Seal (self-sealing technology) Seal (self-sealing technology) Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Your size 205/60 R16 92H EAN: 8019227271973 SAP: 2719700
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, (MO)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 42 949 Ft
OE OE: Mercedes M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 205/60 R16 96H XL EAN: 8019227286236 SAP: 2862300
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 46 453 Ft
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile OE OE: Bmw M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 205/60 R16 96H XL EAN: 8019227286380 SAP: 2863800
PIRELLI WINTER SOTTOZERO 3, RUNFLAT, (*)
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseA Price from 50 870 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 205/60 R16 among 55 available
tested only in R17, R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 20 measurements · 11 tests
beats 11 of 66
17 −3,8 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 9 tests
beats 9 of 66
16 −4,6 %
snow traction 2 tests
beats 17 of 56
29 −6,7 %
snow handling 9 tests
beats 8 of 57
18 −1,5 %
Wet from 26 measurements · 11 tests
beats 51 of 75
69 +4,0 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 9 tests
beats 49 of 75
75 +4,2 %
Aquaplaning 8 tests
beats 37 of 62
67 +5,3 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 31 of 58
51 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 9 tests
beats 40 of 61
66 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 9 tests
beats 50 of 61
85 +2,5 %
dry handling 8 tests
beats 21 of 56
38 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 10 measurements · 7 tests
beats 16 of 61
27 −4,3 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 7 tests
beats 38 of 59
71 +4,3 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 3 tests
beats 4 of 54
14 −10,1 %
Noise and comfort from 7 measurements · 7 tests
beats 42 of 60
71 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 7 tests
beats 14 of 59
19 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 26 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 83 % Economy worse than 73 %

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
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
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 205/60 R16

Compared with 9 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

6. rank in the group of 9 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 5 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (9)
  1. 1. 9.6 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE 3 better and cheaper 41 528 Ft −1 421 Ft
  2. 2. 9.5 Continental WINTERCONTACT TS 870 better and cheaper 42 450 Ft −499 Ft
  3. 3. 9.2 Bridgestone LM005 better and cheaper 38 246 Ft −4 703 Ft
  4. 4. 7.5 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE GEN-1 better and cheaper 40 138 Ft −2 811 Ft
  5. 4. 7.5 Nexen WINGUARD SPORT 3 better and cheaper 29 330 Ft −13 619 Ft
  6. 6. 7.4 Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3 This tyre 42 949 Ft
  7. 6. 7.4 Yokohama V906 33 013 Ft −9 936 Ft
  8. 8. 7.0 Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001 41 667 Ft −1 282 Ft
  9. 9. 6.8 Sava ESKIMO HP 2 30 423 Ft −12 526 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 205/60 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height60 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)96
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2444900
EAN8019227244496
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
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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Dunlop WINTER SPORT 5
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WINTER SPORT 5
8.2
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Pirelli WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
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WINTER SOTTOZERO 3
7.4
from 107 Ft
Reference tyre
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Bridgestone BLIZZAK LM001
Bridgestone
BLIZZAK LM001
7.0
from 110 Ft
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/60 R16.

Current lowest
42 948,86 Ft
price stable
Lowest for the period
42 845,99 Ft
5.11.2026
Highest for the period
43 018,71 Ft
3.11.2026
43 018,71 42 845,99 42 948,86 Ft 3.11.2026 8.11.2026 3.11.2026: 43 018,71 Ft 4.11.2026: 43 008,55 Ft 5.11.2026: 42 845,99 Ft 6.11.2026: 42 863,77 Ft 7.11.2026: 42 948,86 Ft 8.11.2026: 42 948,86 Ft

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

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