Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 9 reviews
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Pirelli SOTTOZERO vs Pirelli Sottozero Serie II — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 9 + 31 owner reviews. How we score
Sottozero Serie II leads, 71–67 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 72 · 31 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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66
Dry
Sottozero Serie II +571Why this score
Source SOTTOZERO Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 64 72 SOTTOZERO: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.2 = 66
Sottozero Serie II: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.3 = 71
No road tests of dry for SOTTOZERO. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Sottozero Serie II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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72
Wet
Sottozero Serie II +577Why this score
Source SOTTOZERO Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 76 (est.) Reviews found online 73 79 SOTTOZERO: 60% × 71.9 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 72
Sottozero Serie II: 60% × 75.5 (est.) + 40% × 79.4 = 77
No road tests of wet for SOTTOZERO. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Sottozero Serie II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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65
Snow
Sottozero Serie II +166Why this score
Source SOTTOZERO Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 61 64 SOTTOZERO: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.4 = 65
Sottozero Serie II: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.6 = 66
No road tests of snow for SOTTOZERO. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
No road tests of snow for Sottozero Serie II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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67
Comfort
Sottozero Serie II +673Why this score
Source SOTTOZERO Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 67 75 SOTTOZERO: 40% × 68.7 (est.) + 60% × 66.6 = 67
Sottozero Serie II: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 74.7 = 73
No road tests of comfort for SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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66
Treadwear
Sottozero Serie II +369Why this score
Source SOTTOZERO Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 66 71 SOTTOZERO: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.1 = 66
Sottozero Serie II: 60% × 68 (est.) + 40% × 71.4 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for SOTTOZERO. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for Sottozero Serie II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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69
Handling (owners)
Sottozero Serie II +675Why this score
Source SOTTOZERO Sottozero Serie II Reviews found online 69 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli SOTTOZERO | Pirelli Sottozero Serie II |
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| Relative Score | 67 | 71 |
| Dry | 66 | 71 |
| Wet | 72 | 77 |
| Snow | 65 | 66 |
| Comfort | 67 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 66 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 75 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
SOTTOZERO
71
/ 100
Sottozero Serie II
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SOTTOZERO
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low noise levels compared to standard winter tires.
- Strong dry road handling with a progressive, communicative feel.
- Impressive tread longevity, with some users reporting high mileage even in warmer conditions.
Cons
- Inconsistent traction on ice and deep snow reported by some users.
- Potential for rear-end instability or loss of grip in wet conditions on certain vehicles.
- Accelerated tread wear noted by users who purchased used tires or drove aggressively.
Tire B Sottozero Serie II
Pros
- Exceptional wet and standing water grip with strong resistance to aquaplaning
- Surprisingly confident, communicative handling and short braking distances on dry roads
- High levels of ride comfort and remarkably low road noise, even on low-profile sizes
Cons
- Subpar traction and grip in deep snow or severe ice according to a minority of reviewers
- High initial purchase price
- Soften up and exhibit slightly reduced predictability or increased noise in warmer temperatures above 7°C (45°F)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli SOTTOZERO | B · Pirelli Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Pirelli SOTTOZERO
71
/ 100
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II
Narrow edge: Pirelli Sottozero Serie II — better comfort, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Pirelli SOTTOZERO rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 9 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 73 vs 67 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 75 vs 69 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 71 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 77 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Pirelli SOTTOZERO
Tire B · Pirelli Sottozero Serie II
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SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II?
Which is better in the wet, SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II?
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II, 77 vs 72 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II?
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II, 71 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 66 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II?
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II, 73 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SOTTOZERO or Sottozero Serie II?
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II, 69 vs 66 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology