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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

3

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

3rd

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across three winter-focused tests, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 shows a clear pattern of excellence in wet performance and competitive strength on snow, delivering two overall wins and a third place with an average position of 1.7. It repeatedly tops wet handling and braking metrics and, in UHP-focused testing, dominates all snow categories while keeping ice performance competitive. Comfort and noise are also positive. Main weaknesses are aquaplaning resistance and occasional dry braking length, with one mixed-result Nordic test highlighting poor ice grip in that specific multi-concept field.
Overall, it is a leading performance-winter tire for European conditions, combining outstanding wet capability with strong snow performance and balanced road manners, tempered by aquaplaning and value/price concerns and context-sensitive ice results.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 2025 AZ: 1/10 wet braking (48.6 m), 1/10 wet handling (84.9 s), 1/10 wet circle, 1/10 subj. wet handling (45 pts)
    • 2024/25 UHP test: 2/9 wet handling (+4.2%), 1/6 subj. wet handling
  • Snow Performance Strong
    • 2024/25 UHP test: 1/9 snow braking, 1/9 snow traction, 1/9 snow handling, 1/6 subj. snow handling
    • 2025 AZ: 4/10 snow braking (+1.6%), 3/10 snow traction (+3.8%), 5/10 snow handling (+4.1%)
  • Overall Competitiveness/Awards Strong
    • Average overall position 1.7 across 3 tests
    • 2024/25 UHP test: 1/9 (Test winner)
    • 2025 AZ: 3/10 overall with 393 points
  • Comfort and Noise Moderate
    • 2025 AZ: 1/10 subj. comfort, 2/10 noise (+0.3% from best)
    • 2024/25 UHP test: 3/6 comfort, 1/9 noise
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
    • 2025 AZ: 3/10 rolling resistance (+7.9%)
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: Fuel consumption 9/20 (+3.9% from best)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • 2025 AZ: Straight aquaplaning 9/10 (+5.1%)
    • 2024/25 UHP test: Straight aquaplaning 6/9 (+9%), Curved aquaplaning 3/9 (+11.8%)
  • Ice Performance (context-dependent) Moderate
    • 2025 Teknikens Värld: Subj. ice handling 16/20 (+70% from best)
    • 2024/25 UHP test: Ice braking 3/9 (+5.3%), ice traction 1/9
  • Dry Braking Moderate
    • 2024/25 UHP test: Dry braking 6/9 (+17.6%)
    • 2025 AZ: Dry braking 5/10 (+2.8%)
  • Value/Pricing Moderate
    • 2025 AZ: Value 9/10 (+113.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tire Test

2025

The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 emerges as the test's best Central European friction tire, though it follows the expected pattern for this category with poor ice grip but excellent bare pavement perfor...
Strong:
Subj. Wet Handling
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2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 claims third place with particularly impressive wet weather capabilities and a sustainability focus, being manufactured from at least 55% recycled or bio-based materials...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Value, Straight Aqua
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The BEST Performance Winter Tires for 2024 / 2025 Winner

2024

The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 emerged as a top performer, tying for first place with the Michelin Pilot Alpin 5. It excelled in snow performance, winning all snow tests, and showed strong results in ...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Ice Traction, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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