Pirelli Ice Zero FR

Name: Pirelli Ice Zero FR
Brand: Pirelli
Rating: 91 (4 reviews)

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews

The Pirelli Ice Zero FR is a studless Nordic winter tire with strong snow traction and generally good dry braking. Wet braking is less convincing, while ice grip and handling can vary between tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 91% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews

Tests say 4^th average finish across 4 independent tests Latest: P4 of 8 · 2023 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Ice Wet, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

4owner reviews
12,800miles driven
4professional tests
63sizes available

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Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Ice Zero FR

7.7/10

Better than 60% of Nordic winter tires

High Confidence
4 tests
4 owner reviews

Scores of the 44 Nordic winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests4 tests · 4 publications · 2020-2023	60%	100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet	–	0%
Combined	60%	7.7

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other Nordic winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	70%	31%	4
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	58%	30%	4
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	44%	18%	4
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	47%	9%	4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	46%	7%	2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	8%	5%	3

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	70%	4
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	51%	3
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	38%	4

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 94% of the test figure. The other 6% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

2023 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tire Test TESTIRENKAAT · 205/55 R16 P4 / 8
2022 2022/23 Tire Reviews Studless Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P4 / 7
2020 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 205/60 R16 P4 / 8
2020 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tire Test Test World · 205/55 R16 · Nordic Friction Winter Tires P4 / 12

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Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR averages a finish of 4th.

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0 Test Wins

4^th Average

4^th Best

4^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tire Test P4 of 8

Ice and Snow: Best traction on snow, most oversteering among friction tires, weakest grip on ice among friction tires; Wet Conditions: Summer tire-like steering, best braking grip on dry surfaces, sharp grip limit in extreme situations..

Strong: Dry Braking, Snow Traction Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3

Every independent test of the Pirelli Ice Zero FR, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2023	2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tire TestTESTIRENKAAT · 205/55 R16	P4 / 8
2022	2022/23 Tire Reviews Studless Winter Tire TestTire Reviews · 205/55 R16	P4 / 7	Tested by Tire Reviews Recommended
2020	2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tire TestVi Bilagare · 205/60 R16	P4 / 8
2020	2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16	P4 / 12Nordic Friction Winter Tires

On the full record: Record by discipline Head-to-head record Every published verdict

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Awards

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2022/23 Tire Reviews Studless Winter Tire Test

2022 · 205/55 R16

175-285Width40-70Profile14-20Rim82-117 T-HLoad/Speed Index2015First On Market

EU LabelAcross 54 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

B26%

C70%

D4%

Wet

B2%

D98%

Noise

66-73dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Ice grip

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Pirelli Ice Zero FR in the wet?

Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR stops 4.3% longer than premium rivals, 1.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 44/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.

How good is the Pirelli Ice Zero FR in the dry?

Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR stops 0.3% longer than premium rivals, 2.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 47/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.

How good is the Pirelli Ice Zero FR in the snow?

Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR stops 0.5% longer than premium rivals, 0.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 1.3% better than premium rivals, 2% better than mid-range rivals and 9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 70/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 4 reviews.

How good is the Pirelli Ice Zero FR on ice?

Across the 4 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR stops 2.6% longer than premium rivals, 6.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 ice-traction tests, it is 3.6% worse than premium rivals, 3.7% worse than mid-range rivals and 8.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 58/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 on ice from 4 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Pirelli Ice Zero FR?

Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR's rolling resistance is 5.8% higher than premium rivals, 3.1% higher than mid-range rivals and 10.5% lower than budget rivals.

More questions about the Pirelli Ice Zero FR (3)

What is the Pirelli Ice Zero FR's EU tire label rating?

Across its range, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.

Has the Pirelli Ice Zero FR been replaced?

The Pirelli Ice Zero FR has been replaced by the Pirelli Ice Friction.

What sizes does the Pirelli Ice Zero FR come in?

The Pirelli Ice Zero FR is available in 63 sizes, ranging from 175-285/40-70 R14-20.

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Across 4 owner ratings the Pirelli Ice Zero FR averages 91%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 10 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7.3.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

Owner score 91%
Dry Grip 100%
Wet Grip 100%
Snow Grip 100%
Handling 93%
Comfort 88%
Road Feedback 87%
Wear 80%
Ice Grip 73%

All 4 Pirelli Ice Zero FR reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews

89%

Member January 12, 2025

Skoda octavia estate 4x4
225/50 R17
1,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I live in Russia, Moscow, and it`s my second expirience on non-studded tires. Pirelli ICE ZERO FR is very good at russian winter. Not noise after using studded tires. Good grip on snow and wet.

93%

Member February 20, 2024

Saab Automobile 2.0T (210bhp)
245/45 R17
3,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

Used same 4 tires on my previous 2wd and now on my 4wd. Driven alot on snow and ice (Sweden) for three seasons. Only had one minor incident when grip was lost (extremely icy condition with melted water on top during overtake). Beside from this situation I am extremely satisfied with the tires and would recommend them.

95%

Member February 18, 2022

BMW 320 d
205/60 R16
7,000 miles
Mostly Town
Average

Been using Ice Zero FR for about 5000kms in ever changing winter weather in the Baltic states. Driving mostly within city with frequent longer rides on motorways to rural areas with poorly maintained roads. The weather during this winter has been as unstable as it could be. We've had slush with rain and ice underneath it, we've had thick (up to 30-50cm) powder snow, we've had dense compressed and heavy snow as well as thick layer of clear ice on the roads. Zero FR's are behaving excellent in all these conditions, they give me high comfort and great confidence in driving. Grip and handling on wet/slush is incredible, I've never had so much confidence in my RWD car because all my previous tires (various non-premium brands) have made me feel unsafe very early in terms of speed. And I am not pushing the limits, not even close. Owning a dog brings me to some remote places and forests and, 10-15cms of thick, wet snow have not made any problems so far. I'm not going into deeper snow because of clearance. As of clear ice the grip is as it is, but I believe any non-studded tire behaves the same on it. Dry grip is perfect as I had to check it due to a deer in the middle of the road at pitch dark night. The only aquaplaning so far was at a speed between 80-90kmh and it was caused by large puddle. Tires absorb bumps very well, they are quiet and soft. Have not yet done thread depth measure, therefore I cannot comment on wear. On the downside I can mention higher consumption.

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93%

Member January 10, 2022

Honda Accord
225/45 R17
1,800 miles
Mostly Town
Easy Going

I've only used these Ice Zero FR's for approximately 3000kms but they have held up incredibly well on my open-diff FWD car in all conditions. I mostly drive in the city where there is not much snowfall and the asphalt is always visible, but have also driven in 6 inches of powder with an ice base layer and so far I have never gotten stuck or needed a push.

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