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Comparison: Nokian WR D4 vs. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (83%) than Nokian (72%). But when it comes to comparing Nokian WR D4 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 WR D4 and the Winter Sottozero 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (67%) of the Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
26
27
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
6.0
8.1
Latest test
2019
2021
Available sizes
82
27

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
72%
Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Wet Braking
Nokian WR D4
72%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Wet Handling
Nokian WR D4
69%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Wet Circle Cornering
Nokian WR D4
78%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nokian WR D4
72%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
72%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nokian WR D4
67%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
56%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
83%
Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Dry Braking
Nokian WR D4
83%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
80%
Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Snow Braking
Nokian WR D4
80%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Snow Traction
Nokian WR D4
76%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
53%
Snow Handling
Nokian WR D4
84%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
80%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
86%
Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
75%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Ice Braking Abs
Nokian WR D4
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
78%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Nokian WR D4
82%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
69%
Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
69%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Noise Exterior
Nokian WR D4
66%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
70%
Noise Interior
Nokian WR D4
71%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
67%
Economy
Confidence
Nokian WR D4
81%
Nokian
WR D4
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71%
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Fuel Efficiency
Nokian WR D4
81%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
77%
Mileage
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
64%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View

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