Segment
1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Premium2. Powertrac Snowstar Lowcost
Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Powertrac Snowstar
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Powertrac). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Powertrac (0%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Powertrac Snowstar, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Powertrac Snowstar first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/50 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the Snowstar were tested. We also know where Winter Sottozero 3 is made - Italy.
| # | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
| Powertrac Snowstar
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| Dimensions | R17 - R21 | R18 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Still recommended
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow cornering
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Ice braking
Ice lateral guidance
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,2 | 25,9 | |||||
| Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | 32,2 | 29,8 | |||||
| Powertrac Snowstar | 44 | - | |||||
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