Pirelli 2813900 Winter Sottozero 3 255/40R18 99V Performance Winter Tire

The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a third-generation performance winter tire developed for drivers of premium, high-performance vehicles who face challenging wintertime road conditions year-round. Designed to provide traction and handling in cool, cold, dry, wet and wintry conditions, this tire is not just a snow tire, but a seasonal tire suitable for cold weather and freezing road conditions. The Winter Sottozero 3 meets the industry's severe snow service requirements and is branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.

Advanced Winter Technology:

• 3D sipe technology provides improved handling on dry road conditions while reducing braking distance
• Directional double arrow tread design features high-density siping detail and special 3D sipes to boost road gripping ability even on snow and ice-covered surfaces
• Innovative compound with specialized polymers improves the tread rubber compound's mechanical, thermal and dynamic properties
• Wider grooves deliver excellent wet handling and braking performance
• Enlarged contact patch comprised of arrow-shaped center blocks and rounded shoulders expels water and slush

Performance Features:

• High traction on snow and outstanding grip on snowy roads, while ensuring excellent wet handling and braking performance, and great handling on dry roads
• The 3D siping design improves steering responsiveness and accuracy by maintaining excellent road gripping ability
• Special 3D siping detail promotes excellent road gripping ability which shortens braking distance significantly
• Rounder shoulder design with tread block sequence offers additional biting edges during cornering

New compounds and new sipe design introduce the latest technological features, and the Winter Sottozero 3 has been co-developed with premium and prestige OEMs. Pirelli recommends installing Winter Sottozero 3 tires in sets of four only to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance.