Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat 225/40R18

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat 225/40R18 XL 92V Performance Winter / Snow Tire 2462000

❄️ WinterπŸ’° $236.57πŸ“ 225/40R18πŸš— Performance

About This Tire

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat 225/40R18 is a performance winter tire, designed for premium high-performance vehicle drivers who prioritize winter traction and extended mobility in challenging conditions. Its tread design and compound focus on delivering reliable grip across cool, cold, dry, wet, and snowy conditions while maintaining the handling characteristics expected from performance-oriented vehicles.

This tire features Pirelli's Self-Supporting Run Flat Technology, allowing continued driving for up to 50 miles at 50 mph after complete air pressure loss. The third-generation Sottozero construction incorporates specialized winter compounds and tread patterns engineered to perform across unpredictable weather conditions rather than just snow and ice. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry performance with good comfort levels, indicating this tire maintains responsive handling characteristics throughout winter conditions.

Compared to standard winter tires, it emphasizes performance handling and run-flat safety technology while delivering the traction needed for winter driving. Overall, it's a solid choice for luxury and sports car owners who drive year-round in regions with variable winter weather and value the security of run-flat capability.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat 225/40R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
$236.57⭐ Excellent (87 reviews)Luxury sedan and coupe owners driving year-round in winter climates❄️ Winter
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$106.97⭐ N/A (39 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
β˜€οΈ Summer performance
$157.71⭐ N/ASports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry-weather performanceβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Max performance summer
$158.95⭐ N/A (13 reviews)Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tiresβ˜€οΈ Summer
🏁 Ultra high performance
$160.16⭐ Excellent (45 reviews)Performance sedan daily drivingβ˜€οΈ Summer
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Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat 225/40R18
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Price
$236.57
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (87 reviews)
Best For
Luxury sedan and coupe owners driving year-round in winter climates
Season
❄️ Winter
Radar All Season GT 225/40R18
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$106.97
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (39 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS+ 225/40R18
β˜€οΈ Summer performance
Price
$157.71
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A
Best For
Sports car enthusiasts seeking maximum dry-weather performance
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 225/40R18
🏁 Max performance summer
Price
$158.95
Rating
⭐ ⭐ N/A (13 reviews)
Best For
Performance vehicle owners seeking OE replacement tires
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S 225/40R18
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$160.16
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Excellent (45 reviews)
Best For
Performance sedan daily driving
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer

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Key Features

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Run Flat Technology
Self-supporting construction allows driving up to 50 miles at 50 mph after complete air pressure loss for enhanced safety and convenience.
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Multi-Condition Winter Performance
Third-generation Sottozero design handles cool, cold, dry, wet, and snowy conditions rather than focusing solely on extreme winter weather.
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Performance Vehicle Focus
Engineered specifically for premium high-performance vehicles to maintain handling characteristics in winter conditions.
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Wet Weather Capability
Tread compound and pattern design provide reliable traction in wet conditions common during winter months.
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Balanced Comfort
Construction balances performance handling with ride comfort for daily driving in varying winter conditions.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Luxury sedan and coupe owners driving year-round in winter climatesβœ“ Performance vehicle drivers requiring winter traction without sacrificing handlingβœ“ Urban and highway driving in variable winter weather conditionsβœ“ Drivers who prioritize run-flat safety technology for extended mobility
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Specifications

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Size
225/40R18
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Load Index
92
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Speed Rating
V
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Excellent
Survey Ratings87 reviews
CategoryPerformance Winter / Snow

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