| Model | Winter Sottozero 3 | X-Ice Xi3 |
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| Brand | Pirelli | Michelin |
| Car type | Passenger Car / Crossover | |
| Category | Winter Ultra High Performance tires | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 82.8% | 85%  |
| Overall Dry | 88.8% | 85% |
| Corner Stability | 88% | 83% |
| Dry Traction | 90% | 87% |
| Steering Response | 88% | 84% |
| Overall Wet | 92.5% | 88% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 91% | 88% |
| Wet Traction | 93% | 88% |
| Snow performance | 87.5% | 88% |
| Light Snow | 91% | 92% |
| Heavy Snow | 85% | 86% |
| Ice | 78% | 87% |
| Overall Comfort | 83.5% | 89% |
| Ride Comfort | 89% | 91% |
| Overall Noise | 81% | 87% |
| Wear (tread life) | 81.5% | 90% |
| Buy again | 90% | No data |
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