In 2015 experts of the Swedish publication Auto Motor & Sport have tested the Pirelli Ice Zero FR at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with seven similar budget, mid-range and premium studless winter tyres. In addition, experts included into the test eight studded tyres, for comparison of results.
9th place in Wet braking (2nd among studless). The braking distance was 1.41 meters longer, than the best studless tyre.10-11th place in Wet handling (2-3th among studless). Pirelli was 1.08 seconds slower, than the best studless tyre.8th place in Dry braking (6th among studless). The braking distance was 1.71 meters longer, than the best studless tyre.15th place in Ice braking (last among studless). The braking distance was 1.59 meters longer, than the best studless tyre.13th place in Ice traction (6th among studless). Acceleration time was 1.37 seconds longer, than the leader.4-6th place in Ice lataral stabilty. Pirelli was 2 seconds slower, than the leader.14th place in Snow braking (7th among Studless). The braking distance was 0.63 meters longer, than the best studless tyre.13th place in Snow traction (6th among studless). Acceleration time was 0.24 seconds longer, than the leader.10th place in Snow lateral stability (3rd among studless). Pirelli was 0.71 seconds slower, than the best studless tyre.3-4th place in Rolling resistance.
Overall Pirelli Ice Zero FR review
According to the test results Pirelli shared 6th place with Hankook.
Main conclusions:
Good wet performance and one of the best result among studless tyres.
Relatively good on the dry.
Relatively good ice braking and traction.
Relatively good on the snow: Pirelli didn’t take high positions, but overall showed very close result to leaders.