Tread wear so far is good for the aggressive driving style of mine. They hold onto corners very well and grip great under hard acceleration. Wet conditions don't really phase them either, resistant to hydroplaning at very high speeds. Snow traction was better than my previous Michelin X-Ice x2 and Ice grip was good for non studded tires. 2013 Volvo S60 T5 modified including Hilton Tuning Stage II + tune 358hp and 411tq at the crank.
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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Starting at $129.99
SimpleScore™
Our proprietary rating system
for the modern tire buyer.8.9
Great
Score breakdown:
8.0
Long lasting
Good
9.3
Handling
Excellent
9.5
Traction
Excellent
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Scorecard
Dry
5
Wet
4.8
Winter
5
Comfort
5
Noise
4.8
Treadwear
5
6 SimpleTire reviews
Tires are good. I like them. I bought them for Ford Mustang 2017. But they are too weak.. side wall is weak... easy do damage. Actually it's my fault but when I touched road border while I'm parking with Continental Tires I got just couple scratches. But with Pirreli all season and winter tires got cut side damage... need to buy new tire. Not secure from barriers damage...
I could not be happier with the Pirelli's Sottozero 3. It was hard to find winter tires for my 2020 Mustang GT with the Performance Pkg. The size is not very popular, and one expects snow tire performance (noise and lower performance). Not these! In dry conditions are as good as summer tires, and in wet, slushy and snowing conditions obviously they outperform. One feels secure and in control. Do not make the mistake of thinking they will be infallible though, with precipitation, any tire, specially with rear 460HP, will need moderation. I would not recommend any other winter tire for your Mustang 5.0.
I was able to use in the first winter storm. Awesome tires and handled extremely well.As far as tread life don't know cause these are winter tires and I will be buying the all season tires after winter. I do recommend these tires.
I purchased these Sottozero 3's because I have been a loyal fan of the brand for some time and Simple Tire had an amazing sale on Black Friday coupled with a rebate from Pirelli. As this was the first winter my new car would be subjected and not owning a garage, I wanted to be sure that it would be well-equipped for whatever Mother Nature decided to throw at it. Snow has been rather sparse in Chicago thus far (unseasonably dry), but I have had the opportunity to utilize these tires for their intended purpose a few times. Traction is amazing in either rain or snow. Even dry road performance has been incredible. As most of these tires are working best at 45 degrees or colder, they have performed admirably thus far. I couldn't be more confident about the purchase. Hopefully they will last multiple seasons!
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The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a winter tire for premium, high-end sedans and crossovers, and offers drivers an innovative winter tread for dependable traction in snow and slush, durable construction, predictable handling, and is covered against defects in workmanship and materials for one year.
Features & Benefits
- Winter tread; should not be used when temperatures are consistently above 45 degrees Fahrenheit
- Black sidewall
- Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for use in severe winter weather conditions
- Specialized winter tread formulation for consistent traction and performance
The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a winter tire for high-end sedans and crossovers, and is designed with a specialized winter tread formulation that stays flexible for traction in subfreezing weather, and an innovative winter tread designed with wider grooves for improved traction and control. Pirelli's innovative "brickwork" sipe pattern multiplies the tread's surface area and grip, and select sizes of the Sottozero 3 feature Pirelli's Seal Inside system, allowing a driver to keep going up to another 50 miles at 50 mph even after complete loss of inflation pressure. Like all winter tires, the Winter Sottozero 3 should not be used in warmer weather, with temps above 40-45 degrees F.
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Category |
Vehicle |
Mileage Warranty N/A |
Load Index 1102 lbs (84) |
Max Speed 130 MPH (H) |
Load Range Extra (XL) |
Sidewall Blackwall |
Tread Depth 10/32nds |
Inflation Pressure 50 PSI |
Part Number 2573100 |
Tread Design Symmetrical |
Tire Weight 17.46 lbs |
Section Width 8.35" |
Rim Range 7.00-8.00" |
Overall Diameter 23.46" |
Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) |
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Have a question about Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 tires?
Yes, a run flat technology is available with the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 on select sizes. Other sizes of the Winter Sottozero 3 do not feature run flat technology.
Yes, the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 features Sealinside technology, which internally sealing the tire and preventing failure from punctures. This technology is only available on select sizes of the Winter Sottozero 3, though.
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Based in Milan, Italy, Pirelli was founded in 1872 and is the fifth largest tire manufacturer in the World. Pirelli's first tires were introduced in 1901, and today they can be found on many of today's most powerful vehicles such as Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches in addition to Formula 1 and other racing cars. Pirelli tires typically feature the latest innovations, such as Run-Flat technology and Pirelli's Noise Cancelling System.
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Winter Sottozero 3 ∙ 24 sizes available