Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Run flat tire
- Winter weather traction
- Precise steering responsiveness
- Shorter braking distance
- Boosted cornering ability
OVERVIEW
The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat is a performance and high performance, winter weather tire manufactured for passenger vehicles. This model has some touring sizes available as well.
The tire is a run flat model, which means that it is capable of handling the weight of the vehicle and passengers after the loss of air pressure. In case of air pressure loss, the tire can be driven on for 50 miles up to 50 mph, allowing the driver to safely arrive to a destination where they can change or repair the damaged tire. These tires are made for vehicle's that do not have space for a spare tire. They cannot be mixed with regular tires due to their construction being heavier.
The directional double arrow tread pattern with the higher density 3D siping and the flexible winter tire compound improve the winter traction. As a result, the tire received the three mountain peak and snowflake symbol that notes tires with excellent winter weather road gripping ability. The two wide circumferential grooves channel water and slush from the tire footprint to enhance the water evacuating ability and prevent hydroplaning.
The steering responsiveness and driving stability are boosted with the better road contact and the superb durability. The tire's excellent road gripping ability is provided by the siping detail. This also makes the steering more accurate and quicker to react to the driver's instructions. The reinforced twin steel belts of the internal structure prevent deformation during the drive. The combination of these two aspects upgrade the tire's winter weather controllability.
The Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flat promotes excellent safety during cornering and braking. The rounder shoulder design with the large tread block sequence provide additional biting edges during cornering and maneuvering to increase the cornering ability and power. The 3D siping detail ensures a safer braking ability by creating friction at the moment of braking.
Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.
