Pirelli Ice Zero 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

4^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

6^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Pirelli Ice Zero 2 shows a balanced winter-focused profile with repeated strengths in wet braking/aquaplaning and strong snow traction, complemented by occasional top-tier overall results, including an overall win in 2024. Across five winter tests it averages 4th, indicating consistently competitive performance. Handling feedback is generally precise, though comfort/noise and fuel economy trend mid-pack.
Key weaknesses appear on ice, where braking and traction often lag behind class leaders, and in subjective comfort/noise. Wet objective metrics are frequently excellent, but wet/ice subjective control can vary, with noted oversteer on ice in 2025 TM.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2025 TM (34.3 m)
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Vi Bilägare (64.6 km/h)
• 2nd place wet braking in 2020 Vi Bilägare (+2.7% from best)
• Top-3 subjective wet handling in 2025 TM (3/14)
Snow Traction and Overall Snow Capability Strong Details
• 1st place snow traction in 2021 (5.7 s)
• 2nd place snow traction in 2025 TM (5.9 s, +1.7% from best)
• Snow handling 4/16 in 2021 (+1.5% from best)
Overall Competitiveness/Awards Moderate Details
• 1st overall among studded tires in 2024 Teknikens Värld
• 4/20 overall in 2025 Teknikens Värld (mixed category)
• 4/16 overall in 2021 test
Dry Braking/Handling Moderate Details
• 2/16 dry braking in 2021 (+1.7% from best)
• 2/8 subjective dry handling in 2020 (+20% from best)
• 3/14 subjective dry handling in 2025 TM
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2020 (64.6 km/h)
• 7/20 straight aquaplaning in 2025 TV (+13% from best) against mixed field

Performance Weaknesses

Ice Braking and Traction Strong Details
• 7/8 ice braking in 2020 (+51.6% from best)
• 6/14 ice braking in 2025 TM (+28.8% from best)
• 6/14 ice traction in 2025 TM (+26.1% from best)
• 7/16 ice braking in 2021 (+14.8% from best)
Subjective Control on Ice Strong Details
• Article: difficult to control on ice due to oversteer (2025 TM)
• 9/16 ice handling in 2021 (+15.9% from best)
• 6/20 subjective ice handling in 2025 TV (+30% from best)
Comfort/Noise and Efficiency Moderate Details
• 12/20 comfort in 2025 TV (+40% from best)
• 8/16 noise in 2021 (+30% from best)
• 8/14 noise in 2025 TM (+30% from best)
• 16/20 fuel consumption in 2025 TV (+4.6% from best)
Wet Handling Consistency Minor Details
• 12/16 wet handling in 2021 (+6.6% from best)
• 7/14 wet handling in 2025 TM (+2.8% from best)
• 7/20 subjective wet handling in 2025 TV (+40% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental VikingContact 8

The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 lacks the ice grip of Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Arctic 2 and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 to truly compete for the studded tire title. While ice grip could be better, it performs wel...

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2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10

The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 steers precisely, but its handling on ice is marked by oversteer, which can make control difficult. The steering feel on snow is good, but the rear tires may lose their grip ...

Strong:
Snow Traction, Wet Braking

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The Best Studded / Friction Winter Tires for 2024

2024

The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 emerged as the top-performing studded tire in the test. It offered good all-round performance, excelling in wet conditions for a studded tire. Its ice grip, while good, wasn'...

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