Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18 XL 98V Performance Winter / Snow Tire 3608800

❄️ WinterπŸ’° $273.44πŸ“ 235/45R18πŸš— Performance

About This Tire

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18 is a performance winter tire, designed for premium high-performance vehicle drivers who prioritize traction and handling in challenging wintertime conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on delivering consistent performance across cool, cold, dry, wet and wintry conditions through specialized polymer technology and directional tread patterns.

The tire features an innovative compound with specialized polymers that enhance the tread rubber's mechanical, thermal and dynamic properties for cold weather performance. Its directional tread pattern includes arrow-shaped center blocks and rounded shoulders within an enlarged contact patch designed to expel water and slush effectively. Driver feedback points to excellent wet and dry performance, with good comfort levels and solid treadwear characteristics for winter driving demands.

Compared to standard winter tires, it emphasizes performance handling and responsiveness while maintaining winter weather capability. Overall, it's a solid choice for luxury and sports car owners used primarily for year-round driving in regions with significant winter weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
$273.44⭐ Good (272 reviews)Premium sedan and coupe winter driving❄️ Winter
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$106.17⭐ Good (62 reviews)Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$125.38⭐ Good (301 reviews)Daily highway commuting in variable weather🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$133.03⭐ Fair (172 reviews)Daily commuting in luxury sedans and coupes🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$158.96⭐ Good (9 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 235/45R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Price
$273.44
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (272 reviews)
Best For
Premium sedan and coupe winter driving
Season
❄️ Winter
Advanta ER-800 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$106.17
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (62 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers
Season
🌀️ All Season
Riken Raptor VR 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$125.38
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (301 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in variable weather
Season
🌀️ All Season
Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$133.03
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Fair (172 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in luxury sedans and coupes
Season
🌀️ All Season
Kumho Majesty 9 Solus TA91 235/45R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$158.96
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (9 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Winter Performance Compound
Specialized polymer technology enhances tread rubber's mechanical and thermal properties for consistent cold weather traction.
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Directional Tread Pattern
Arrow-shaped center blocks and rounded shoulders create an enlarged contact patch for improved water and slush expulsion.
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Wet Weather Excellence
Achieves a 9.0 wet performance rating through advanced tread design optimized for challenging winter precipitation.
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Performance Handling
Maintains 8.8 dry performance rating for responsive handling characteristics expected by premium vehicle drivers.
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Multi-Condition Design
Engineered for unpredictable weather variations including cool, cold, dry, wet and snowy road conditions.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Premium sedan and coupe winter drivingβœ“ Year-round use in cold climate regionsβœ“ Performance vehicle owners prioritizing winter safetyβœ“ Daily commuting through variable winter conditions
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Specifications

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Size
235/45R18
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Load Index
98
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Speed Rating
V
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings272 reviews
CategoryPerformance Winter / Snow

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