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Comparison: Falken Eurowinter HS449 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Falken (68%). But when it comes to comparing Falken Eurowinter HS449 and Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Eurowinter HS449 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Falken
Eurowinter HS449
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
6
27
Best position
#7
#2
Average position
13.2
8.1
Latest test
2017
2021
Available sizes
54
27

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Dry braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
86%
Dry handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
82%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Snow braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Snow traction
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Snow handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Snow cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Wet handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Wet braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Exterior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Comfort
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
76%
Interior noise
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
81%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
66%
Ice
Confidence
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
74%
Ice braking
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
73%
Ice lateral guidance
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2015225/50 R17View

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