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

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

Test Profile

Vredestein
Wintrac Xtreme S
Pirelli
Winter Sottozero 3
Number of tests
12
27
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
8.6
8.1
Latest test
2017
2021
Available sizes
88
28

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
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
92%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Dry braking
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
92%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Wet braking
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
98%
Wet circle cornering
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
89%
Wet handling
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
85%
Ice
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
98%
Ice braking
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
96%
Ice lateral guidance
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
97%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
93%
Interior noise
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
100%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
92%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Fuel efficiency
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
95%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%
Mileage
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
89%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 10 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2017225/50 R17View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Winter
2016235/40 R18View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2016245/40 R18View
ADACADAC
Winter
2016225/45 R17View
AutoexpressAutoexpress
Winter
2016225/45 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Winter
2015225/50 R17View
SportscarsSportscars
Winter
2015225/45 R18View
SportAutoSportAuto
Winter
2015235/35 R19View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Winter
2015235/55 R19View

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