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Vredestein Quatrac Pro vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 — 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 14 + 10 road tests and 588 + 66 owner reviews. How we score

Winter Sottozero 3 leads, 74–71 Narrow edge

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Vredestein Quatrac Pro
Tire AVredestein

Quatrac Pro

All Season

± 6

Tests 68 · 14 tests Owners 74 · 588 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Tire BPirelli

Winter Sottozero 3

Winter

± 7

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)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 74

    Dry

    Winter Sottozero 3 +3
    77
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 8 tests7373
    Reviews found online7582

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 74.7 = 74

    Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 82.3 = 77

  2. 84

    Wet

    Quatrac Pro +1
    83
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 10 tests8581
    Reviews found online8287

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 81.8 = 84

    Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 80.7 + 40% × 87.3 = 83

  3. 55

    Snow

    Winter Sottozero 3 +11
    66
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 10 tests4857
    Reviews found online6579

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 48.4 + 40% × 65 = 55

    Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 79.2 = 66

  4. 76

    Comfort

    Quatrac Pro +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7372
    Reviews found online7876

    Quatrac Pro: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 78.2 = 76

    Winter Sottozero 3: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 75.9 = 74

  5. 72

    Noise

    Level
    72
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 7 tests7665
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)82

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 72

    Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 64.6 + 40% × 81.9 = 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.

  6. 60

    Treadwear

    Winter Sottozero 3 +4
    64
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests5556
    Reviews found online6975

    Quatrac Pro: 60% × 54.9 + 40% × 68.8 = 60

    Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 74.5 = 64

  7. 73

    Handling (owners)

    Winter Sottozero 3 +10
    83
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Reviews found online7383
  8. 50

    Efficiency

    Winter Sottozero 3 +26
    76
    Why this score
    SourceQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 7 tests5076
Scores at a glance
CategoryVredestein Quatrac ProPirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Relative Score 71 74
Dry 74 77
Wet 84 83
Snow 55 66
Comfort 76 74
Noise 72 72
Treadwear 60 64
Handling (owners) 73 83
Efficiency 50 76

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Quatrac Pro

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Winter Sottozero 3

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.

DisciplineCategoryQuatrac ProWinter Sottozero 3ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 90% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 96% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 99% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 80% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 80% #11/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 94% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 91% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 86% #18/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 95% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 90% #2/8 · 2024 Promobil Commercial Winter Tire Test R17 70% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 96% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 94% #22/30 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #5/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 97% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 97% #6/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 91% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 80% #2/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #3/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 97% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 63% #15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 83% #13/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% #11/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 69% #6/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 54% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #15/16 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test #5/20 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 54% #12/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 64% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #9/11 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test #13/15 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Quatrac Pro review

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.
All owner themes in the Winter Sottozero 3 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Vredestein Quatrac Pro B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
CategoryAll SeasonWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available9798
Rim diameters17″ – 22″16″ – 21″
Tread depth—10/32″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi
Sizes in common5757

Which one should you actually buy?

Vredestein Quatrac Pro

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3

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 B You want lower fuel or energy use

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 76 vs 50 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 66 vs 55 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 83 vs 73 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 scores 64 vs 60 on treadwear.

Tire A · Vredestein Quatrac Pro
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Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
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Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Which is better in the wet, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Neither, by our numbers: 84 vs 83 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 77 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 66 vs 55 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 72 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 74 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3, 64 vs 60 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Quatrac Pro or Winter Sottozero 3?

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