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Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2

High Performance Winter

The Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 is a High Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 6 owner reviews 83% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P9 of 10 · 2010 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2026.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 42,327miles driven
  • 1professional tests
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Tyre Reviews Score

Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2

7.2/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 6 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 71% 50% 29%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 71%
Combined 48% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 29% of this score. The other 71% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2010 2010 European Winter Tyre Test ADAC · 225/45 r17 P9 / 10 Placing only
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20102010 European Winter Tyre TestADAC · 225/45 r17P9 / 10
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Size Range84 sizes available

195-335Width30-65Profile15-21Rim2008First On Market

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

Not gradedUTQG grade9-11/32"Tread depth (new)

Popular sizes225/45 R17205/55 R16225/40 R18255/40 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2?
Across 6 owner ratings the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 averages 71%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 4. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 83% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2?
Owners rate the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 6.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 8 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 2,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 again?
83% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

The Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 earns a generally favourable verdict, with five of six reviews positive and an average score of 78%. Owners most often praise wet grip and snow traction, although the snow comments include two reviews from the same person. Experiences on ice are mixed, with one owner reporting sliding on ungritted roads. Around two in five owners mention road noise, with one finding it loud enough not to buy the tyre again. One end-of-life reviewer said its characteristics held up over four years, but there is too little evidence to draw broader conclusions about ageing.

What owners mention most counted across 6 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 71%
  • Dry Grip 87%
  • Wet Grip 87%
  • Wear 80%
  • Road Feedback 77%
  • Snow Grip 70%
  • Comfort 63%
  • Ice Grip 55%
  • Handling 40%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 79%

“I drive across Germany into Poland every winter, so required a snow rated tyre for my 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i. After fitting I went for a test drive, sub 8°c and wet. They felt like what I imagine a qualifying tyre feels like...”

  • BMW Z4 3.0
  • 4,000 miles
Read full review → 150 found this helpful
Most critical 60%

“Positive: great tyre on wet and dry road quite good in snow Negative side - extremely noisy compared to other big brands and that's enough for me not to buy them again. On previous winters I've used Vredestein Wintrac...”

  • Volvo s60 D5 (163)
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 594 found this helpful
Longest term 76%

“Had them on two different tires, 225/55-16 and 225/40-18, both BMW, 3 and 5 series. Pretty good winter tire who kept their characteristics even after 4 years but I think I will go for Michelin next winter.”

  • BMW 320 CD
  • 30,000 miles
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All 6 Pirelli Winter 210 Sottozero 2 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
79%
Member
Initial Impressions
I drive across Germany into Poland every winter, so required a snow rated tyre for my 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i. After fitting I went for a test drive, sub 8°c and wet. They felt like what I imagine a qualifying tyre feels like compared to my summer ContiSport Contact 7s, which noticeably lose grip in the cold.

The rain was very heavy when I left Euro tunnel in France, and became near biblically torrential in Germany. The Sottozeros felt like I was driving on warm tarmac - no exaggeration whatsoever. The rain completely overcame my windscreen wipers at points causing me to slow, the tyres gave me no reason to slow. At very high speeds there was a sense that they weren't able to clear the surface water entirely, but at 90mph felt solidly connected to the road.

On the return journey, we went via Quedlinberg where it was snowy, icy, and the roads were ungritted. I had to slow for this as the car was sliding and I was too tired to enjoy it. I doubt anything other than a spiked tyre would have been any use in those conditions.

I've done this trip twice now with the tyres, plus daily driving as I fit them as soon as the temperature drops consistently below 9°c, roughly 4,000 miles, with no observable wear yet.

I would never be without a tyre like this in winter now, even in GB where it is not mandatory. They clear surface water like nothing I've ever experienced before and don't just feel safe in extreme rain, but actually enjoyable.
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This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 150
76%
Member
  • BMW 320 CD
  • 225/40 R18
  • 30,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Had them on two different tires, 225/55-16 and 225/40-18, both BMW, 3 and 5 series. Pretty good winter tire who kept their characteristics even after 4 years but I think I will go for Michelin next winter.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 874
73%
Member
  • Ford Mondeo
  • 205/55 R16 H
  • 1,327 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Easy Going
Not much snow this year for me to try them out but felt confident in the wet at temperatures around 0-4 deg C. Fuel consumption dropped by about 7%. Road noise lets you know you have a big tread pattern. Am swapping them for summer tyres now to save wear. Have towed a caravan with them and driven with a full load (4 adults, 2 dogs, child and presents) at Christmas with no drama. I have not been near the limit for corner grip so cannot comment re progressiveness but overtakes are not a problem. At 1327 miles this winter I hope never to have to replace this set but if I change my job I would consider on a new car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 615

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60%
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Positive: great tyre on wet and dry road quite good in snow
Negative side - extremely noisy compared to other big brands and that's enough for me not to buy them again. On previous winters I've used Vredestein Wintrac, Dunlop Winter Sport, Good Years and Marangoni Meteo HP but NONE of these were as noisy as these pirellis.
My advice: If you think spending well over £100 for a tyre just avoid these pirrelis as you'll be disappointed unless the loud tyre noise won't bother you.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 594
90%
Member
  • BMW 320D
  • 225/45 R17
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Recommended by BMW, & put on all 4 wheels. I have had no problems in snow & ice & they have performed as expected. I feel confident driving with these tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 572
90%
Member
  • BMW 320D
  • 225/45 R17
  • 2,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
Recommended by BMW, & put on all 4 wheels. I have had no problems in snow & ice & they have performed as expected. I feel confident driving with these tyres.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 530
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