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1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium2. Nokian WR Snowproof Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian WR Snowproof vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Nokian (52%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 has a better rating of 60% compared to 57% of the Nokian WR Snowproof. The first tyre test of Nokian WR Snowproof was done in 2019, compared to 2015 when was the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2020 235/55 R17 test, where both the WR Snowproof and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR Snowproof is made in Finland/Russian Federation and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.
| # | Nokian WR Snowproof | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R20 | R17 - R99 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Nokian WR Snowproof 11.07
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary2. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WR Snowproof Satisfactory2. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WR Snowproof 69 dB
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 1,5 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 2,3 | 2,6 | 0,8 | 1,8 |
| Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,7 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,1 |
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 3,0 | 2,6 | 2,7 | 3,4 | 2,5 | 2,3 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1- | |||
| Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Good | 2- | 2- | 2+ | 2- | |||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3+ | 3+ | |||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | ||||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof Rating: Satisfactory | 6,2 | ||||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Rating: Good | 7,0 | ||||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 29,2 | 24 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof | 32,2 | 24,6 | |||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 31,3 | 26,4 | |||||
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