Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    2026 test data · 42 independent tests · 6 head-to-head

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    Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro appear in 42 tests, 6 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 10 tests.

    How the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 32 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricPirelli Winter Sottozero 3Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    SegmentPerformance WinterPerformance Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1032
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.06.7
    Latest test20202024
    Tire Lab Score87.890.6

    Tire Lab Score

    87.8
    Very Good · Winter
    90.6
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryPirelli Winter Sottozero 3Vredestein Wintrac ProWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.7
    22
    Avg rank 6.1
    7912
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.9
    312
    Avg rank 5.4
    357
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 12.7
    1
    Avg rank 6.6
    5106
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.4
    21
    Avg rank 6.4
    424
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 17.3
    Avg rank 11.4
    1
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.1
    1
    Avg rank 3.7
    545
    Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    Tests used in this comparison

    💧 Wet: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 7.7 for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 5.9 for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    ❄️ Snow: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 12.7 for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    🧊 Ice: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.4 for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    📏 Mileage: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 17.3 for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 9.1 for the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 or Vredestein Wintrac Pro?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Vredestein Wintrac Pro averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro ranks better than the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 appears in 10 independent tests, Vredestein Wintrac Pro in 32, with 6 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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