Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 review
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Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 has a Relative Score of 63 out of 100 among winter tires. In 24 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 4 times. 10 owner reviews rate it 61 out of 100. 73% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
61/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3 generally receives favorable reviews from drivers, earning praise for its dependable traction in snow, reliable wet and dry grip, and sporty steering feedback. While the vast majority of users report safe handling and comfort across winter conditions, a few note compromises regarding road noise and treadwear.
Pros
- Superb traction and handling on snow and packed snow
- Very good wet weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Precise steering feedback and a safe feel during sportive driving
- Good fuel efficiency and high-speed dry pavement composure
- Strong performance on unplotted or challenging mountain roads
Cons
- Slightly higher noise levels on dry roads compared to some competitors
- Faster or subpar treadwear reported by select users
- Isolated reports of inadequate performance on severe snow or ice
Worth knowing
- Equipped successfully as original winter equipment on Mini vehicles handling alpine trips and ungritted country lanes.
- Maintained stable and secure performance across extended high-mileage winter road trips.
24 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Winter tire Test · 185/60 R15
2nd of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 ADAC Winter tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
9th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15
6th of 51
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2014 AZ Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
8th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2014 ADAC Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
9th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2013 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2013 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
2nd of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Winter tire Overview - Braking · 195/65 R15
1st of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/60 R15 · 185/60 R15
10th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2013 ACE Winter tire Test · 185/60 R15
7th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2012 European tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
3rd of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 EVO Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2012 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2012 European tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
12th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 42
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2011 AMS Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2011 European Winter tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
6th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 ACE Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2011 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
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