Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Winter weather traction; Hydroplaning resistance; Enhanced handling; Driving durability; Shorter braking distance; Boosted cornering ability; . OVERVIEW: The Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 is a performance and high performance, winter tire manufactured for passenger vehicles.The tire provides great winter weather traction and it has received the three mountain peak and snowflake symbol for its first-rate road gripping ability. The directional double arrow tread design features a high density of siping detail and special 3D sipes to boost the road gripping ability even on snow and ice-covered surfaces. The good winter weather traction is further enhanced by the flexible winter tire compound. The wide circumferential grooves prevent hazardous hydroplaning with the model's slush and water evacuating ability, which make the tire safer to use in winter conditions.The model's effortless handling is ensured. The 3D siping design improves the steering responsiveness and accuracy by maintaining the tire's excellent road gripping ability. The boosted road contact ensures a quick and precise steering response to the driver's commands and provides great road feedback. The reinforced internal structure features twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped polyamide that increase the tire's driving durability. The tire does not deform under the driving pressure, which also upgrades the driving stability. The combination of these two enhancements offers a safer and easily controllable tire.The Winter Sottozero 3's driving security is further guaranteed with the better braking ability and cornering capability. The special 3D siping detail promotes excellent road gripping ability which shortens the braking distance significantly. The rounder shoulder design with the tread block sequence offers additional biting edges to the tire during cornering, increasing its ability and power. As a result, the tire is safer to drive and control. 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.