Pirelli Sottozero. Driving Pleasure Without Restrictions.

25 November 2019 Redazione News, Techniques and Driving

Pirelli Sottozero. Driving Pleasure Without Restrictions.

Why should we give up having fun driving our sports car, just because the winter season has arrived? Now all tire manufacturers have such a rich list of proposals to be able to satisfy every more precise need of their customers, increasing safety factor, a fundamental aspect when dealing with wet ground, or even covered by snow and ice. Having the right tires becomes crucial not only to move without being a danger to yourself and other people, but also to allow us not to have to face any kind of restriction. Since the rubber was born, Pirelli represents one of the pillars in the field of winter tires thanks to the Sottozero, also available as Sottozero 3.

We focus our attention on the iconic Pirelli Sottozero Series II, which are the maximum expression of winter tread, designed for high-end cars such as the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso of our test. The GTC4, in addition to its mammoth V12 with 690 horsepower and 697 Nm of torque, also features four-wheel drive and a steering rear axle, all for the benefit of drivability which, representing a super GT with marked performance inclinations, requires to be usable 365 days a year. Not surprisingly, for the winter season, Ferrari aptly equips it with Pirelli Sottozero tires, so as not to give up power and fun to drive, regardless of the adverse weather conditions that can be found along the way.

Among the aspects that make the Sottozero, one of the ultimate winter tires, we have an asymmetrical tread pattern divided into 3 very different areas. Inside we have a design that can effectively drain water, while at the center it enhances comfort and driving pleasure. Finally, the external area, composed of more rigid and spaced blocks, is the one that ensures high levels of grip on snow-covered surfaces.