Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 245/40R18 97V Winter Tire for BMW

At the core of the Sottozero 3's performance is Pirelli's 3D sipe technology, which works alongside an optimized contact patch to keep the tire's footprint stable and responsive on dry winter pavement — something traditional snow tires often compromise. The directional double arrow tread pattern features high-density siping that puts maximum rubber in contact with packed snow and slush, while two wide circumferential grooves actively channel water away from the contact patch to keep hydroplaning risk in check on wet roads. The result is a tire that handles the full range of winter surfaces without forcing you to choose between snow capability and dry-road confidence.

This size fits a broad range of BMW platforms including the 1 Series (E82), 2 Series (F22, F23, F44, G42), 3 Series (F30, F31, G20, G21), 4 Series (F32, F33, F36, G22), and Z4 models (E89, G29). That breadth of fitment is no accident — the Sottozero 3 line was developed in partnership with premium automakers to meet their specific load, speed, and handling requirements, and the 97V load and speed rating reflects that.

For drivers who need additional versatility, select Sottozero 3 sizes are available with Pirelli's RunFlat construction, Noise Cancelling System (PNCS), and SealInside self-sealing technology. If you're mounting these on a BMW that originally came with RunFlat tires, confirm your size eligibility before purchasing to ensure full compatibility with your vehicle's suspension tuning and onboard tire pressure monitoring system.