Tests 67 · 10 tests Owners 81 · 66 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (dry braking)
Head-to-head
Updated
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro — 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 10 + 14 road tests and 66 + 588 owner reviews. How we score
Winter Sottozero 3 leads, 74–71 Narrow edge
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 74 · 588 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
-
77
Dry
Winter Sottozero 3 +374Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 13 tests 73 73 Reviews found online 82 75 Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 82.3 = 77
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 74.7 = 74
-
83
Wet
Quatrac Pro +184Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 13 tests 81 85 Reviews found online 87 82 Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 80.7 + 40% × 87.3 = 83
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 84
-
66
Snow
Winter Sottozero 3 +1155Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 11 tests 57 48 Reviews found online 79 65 Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 79.2 = 66
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 48.4 + 40% × 65 = 55
-
74
Comfort
Quatrac Pro +276Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 72 73 Reviews found online 76 78 Winter Sottozero 3: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 75.9 = 74
Quatrac Pro: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 78.2 = 76
-
72
Noise
Level72Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 10 tests 65 76 Reviews found online 82 ≈ 67 (est.) Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 64.6 + 40% × 81.9 = 72
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Quatrac Pro. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
-
64
Treadwear
Winter Sottozero 3 +460Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 56 55 Reviews found online 75 69 Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 74.5 = 64
Quatrac Pro: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 68.8 = 60
-
83
Handling (owners)
Winter Sottozero 3 +1073Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Reviews found online 83 73 -
76
Efficiency
Winter Sottozero 3 +2650Why this score
Source Winter Sottozero 3 Quatrac Pro Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 10 tests 76 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 71 |
| Dry | 77 | 74 |
| Wet | 83 | 84 |
| Snow | 66 | 55 |
| Comfort | 74 | 76 |
| Noise | 72 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 60 |
| Handling (owners) | 83 | 73 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 50 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Neutral
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Less important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Not important
NotLessNeutralImportantMost
Recomputed
Headline score
74
/ 100
Winter Sottozero 3
71
/ 100
Quatrac Pro
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Sottozero 3 | Quatrac Pro | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 90% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 98% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 80% #11/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 86% #18/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 91% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 95% #8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 70% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #22/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | 96% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 99% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 91% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 97% #6/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 80% #2/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 98% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 83% #13/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 63% #15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 81% #11/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 54% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | 69% #6/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/20 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | #15/16 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 64% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | 54% #12/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #13/15 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | #9/11 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Sottozero 3
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and resistance to hydroplaning.
- Strong dry-road handling and steering precision for a winter tire.
- Excellent traction and stability in snow and slush.
Cons
- Rapid tread wear, particularly if driven in temperatures above 15°C or year-round.
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage and bubbling when encountering road hazards.
- Increased noise levels as the tire ages and tread depth decreases.
Tire B Quatrac Pro
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance with high resistance to aquaplaning
- Remarkably low road noise and high ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires
- Strong and predictable grip in cold, rainy, and mild winter conditions
Cons
- Reduced fuel economy or slight negative impact on range reported by some users
- Mixed feedback on durability, with a few drivers experiencing faster-than-expected tread wear or manufacturing defects
- Subpar performance in heavy snow or packed ice compared to dedicated winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 | B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 98 | 97 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 57 | 57 |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
71
/ 100
Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Narrow edge: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 — better efficiency, snow and handling. Where the Vredestein Quatrac Pro is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 76 vs 50 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 66 vs 55 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 83 vs 73 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 64 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Which is better in the wet, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Neither, by our numbers: 83 vs 84 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 77 vs 74 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 66 vs 55 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 72 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Neither, by our numbers: 74 vs 76 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 64 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Winter Sottozero 3 or Quatrac Pro?
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 76 vs 50 on our efficiency 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