Comparison: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Vredestein (67%). But when it comes to comparing Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 and Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2017 225/55 R17 test, where both the Winter Sottozero 3 and the Wintrac Xtreme S were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Winter Sottozero 3 is made in Italy and Wintrac Xtreme S is made in Netherlands.