Tests 70 · 1 test Owners 72 · 9 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 12 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Pirelli P Zero Winter vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
P Zero Winter is ahead, 71–66
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Tests 78 · 5 tests Owners 58 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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69
Dry
Ice Zero 2 +574Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 85 Reviews found online 68 59 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 98% -
75
Wet
P Zero Winter +471Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 78 Reviews found online 76 60 Wet Braking (% of best) 91% 86% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 94% -
70
Snow
Ice Zero 2 +272Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 76 Reviews found online 77 64 Snow Braking (% of best) 88% 99% Snow Handling (% of best) 97% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 91% 100% -
71
Comfort
P Zero Winter +1259Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 65 Reviews found online 72 50 -
66
Noise
Ice Zero 2 +167Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 70 68 Reviews found online 61 – -
72
Treadwear
P Zero Winter +1458Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online 76 52 -
71
Handling
P Zero Winter +1556Why this score
Source P Zero Winter Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online 71 56
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli P Zero Winter | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 66 |
| Dry | 69 | 74 |
| Wet | 75 | 71 |
| Snow | 70 | 72 |
| Comfort | 71 | 59 |
| Noise | 66 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 58 |
| Handling | 71 | 56 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
P Zero Winter
66
/ 100
Ice Zero 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | P Zero Winter | Ice Zero 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #2/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −3.7 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #6/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 11% #9/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 8% #13/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 88% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #9/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −11.2 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 97% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 99% #6/8 · 2020 Studded Winter Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 91% #11/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | −9.1 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 88% #10/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | −11.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #8/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 86% #4/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +4.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #4/12 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test | 94% #12/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | +4.1 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A P Zero Winter
Pros
- Excellent snow and ice traction with confident handling in deep snow
- Superior ride comfort and noise control compared to other winter and run-flat options
- Strong dry and lateral grip for spirited driving on sports cars and sedans
Cons
- Unpredictable or lower grip limits in dry and damp conditions for some sports car drivers
- Abysmal wet braking performance reported by select high-performance vehicle users
- Handling and overall performance can be disappointing when mismatched with heavy SUVs or high-torque applications
Tire B Ice Zero 2
Pros
- Very good traction and performance on snow
- Reasonably quiet for a studded winter tire
- Adequate performance on wet and salty roads
Cons
- Dangerous slipping on ice at low speeds in cold climates
- Strong, intrusive howling noise at speeds above 95 km/h
- Poor overall handling compared to competing studded winter tires like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli P Zero Winter | B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 13 | — |
| Rim diameters | 19″ – 21″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Pirelli P Zero Winter
66
/ 100
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Winner: Pirelli P Zero Winter — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 71 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 72 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli P Zero Winter scores 71 vs 59 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Ice Zero 2 scores 74 vs 69 on dry.
Tire A · Pirelli P Zero Winter
Tire B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.