Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 71 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #40 of 44 in 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview (wet braking)
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Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Sottozero 3 leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 66 · 10 tests Owners 78 · 66 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 8 in 2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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71
Dry
Winter Sottozero 3 +475Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 73 79 -
65
Wet
Winter Sottozero 3 +1681Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Professional tests (TWG score) 59 80 Reviews found online 75 83 Wet Braking (% of best) 79% 94% -
68
Snow
Iceblazer Alpine Evo +365Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 57 Reviews found online 67 77 -
70
Comfort
Winter Sottozero 3 +373Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 70 74 -
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 60 Reviews found online – 78 -
67
Treadwear
Iceblazer Alpine Evo +562Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Professional tests (TWG score) – 56 Reviews found online 68 71 -
70
Handling
Winter Sottozero 3 +1080Why this score
Source Iceblazer Alpine Evo Winter Sottozero 3 Reviews found online 70 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 72 |
| Dry | 71 | 75 |
| Wet | 65 | 81 |
| Snow | 68 | 65 |
| Comfort | 70 | 73 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 62 |
| Handling | 70 | 80 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Iceblazer Alpine Evo
72
/ 100
Winter Sottozero 3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Iceblazer Alpine Evo | Winter Sottozero 3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 2% #43/45 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | 25% #4/8 · 2017 235/55 R17 SUV Winter Tyre Test | −22.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 79% #40/44 · 2019 Winter Tyre Test Market Overview | 94% #5/10 · 2017 AMS Performance 18 inch Winter Tyre Test | −14.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Iceblazer Alpine Evo
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium competitors
- Strong traction and handling in deep snow and wet conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and relatively low road noise
Cons
- Inconsistent wet braking performance reported by some users
- Slower steering response and lack of tactile road feedback
- Occasional high-speed instability or pitching at highway speeds
Tire B 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.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo | B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 77 | 98 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
72
/ 100
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 — better wet, handling and dry. Pick the Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo if treadwear and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 81 vs 65 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 80 vs 70 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo scores 67 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 75 vs 71 on dry.
Tire A · Sailun Iceblazer Alpine Evo
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.