| Model | Altimax Arctic 12 | Winter Sottozero |
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| Brand | General | Pirelli |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | Premium Touring Winter tire | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 89%  | 86% |
| Overall Dry | 82% | 86% |
| Corner Stability | 81% | 85% |
| Dry Traction | 85% | 88% |
| Steering Response | 81% | 85% |
| Overall Wet | 87% | 89% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 88% | 88% |
| Wet Traction | 86% | 90% |
| Snow performance | 90% | 84% |
| Light Snow | 94% | 88% |
| Heavy Snow | 91% | 83% |
| Ice | 86% | 81% |
| Overall Comfort | 83% | 84% |
| Ride Comfort | 88% | 86% |
| Overall Noise | 78% | 82% |
| Wear (tread life) | 87% | 82% |
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