Pirelli Ice Zero – Tests & Review

Pirelli Ice Zero photo, test, review, ratings

Pirelli Ice Zero is a Premium Touring studded winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

The tire has been replaced by the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

Key performance

Dry performance
94.83 %
Dry braking
95.56 %
Dry handling
94.1 %
Wet performance
96.1 %
Wet braking
94.93 %
Wet handling
97.26 %
Snow performance
97.26 %
Snow braking
97.31 %
Snow handling
97.64 %
Snow traction
96.29 %
Snow lateral handling
97.8 %
Ice performance
92.01 %
Ice braking
87.34 %
Ice handling
92.83 %
Ice traction
91.81 %
Ice lateral handling
96.06 %
Rolling resistance
95.64 %
Noise
86.9 %

Pirelli Ice Zero Tests

2018 Autofil (205/55 R16)

In 2018 experts of the Norwegian publication Autofil have tested the Pirelli Ice Zero at size 205/55 R16 and compared it with eleven similar studded winter tyres.

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3rd place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 1.3 meters longer, than the leader.
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4-10th place in Subj. dry handling.
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7-9th place in Dry directional stability.
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6th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 3.2 meters longer, than the leader.
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4th place in Wet handling. Pirelli was 0.8 seconds slower, than the leader.
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4-9th place in Subj. wet handling.
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9-10th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 2.4 meters longer, than the leader.
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8th place in Snow handling. Pirelli was 1.5 seconds slower, than the leader.
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4-8th place in Subj. snow handling.
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2-4th place in Snow traction. Acceleration time was 0.1 seconds slower, than the leader.
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9th place in Ice braking. The braking distance was 7.5 meters longer, than the leader.
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10th place in Ice handling. Pirelli was 7.3 seconds slower, than the leader.
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7-10th place in Subj. ice handling.
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6th place in Ice traction. Acceleration time was 0.2 seconds longer, than the leader.
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4th place in Rolling resistance. Fuel consumption was 0.5% bigger, than the leader.
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10-12th place in Noise level.
# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 3 32.6m +1.3m 96%
Subj. Dry handling 4-10 7 points -1 point 87.5%
Wet braking at 80km/h 6 37.7m +3.2m 91.51%
Wet handling 4 41.6sec +0.8sec 98.07%
Ice braking at 50km/h 9 45.9m +7.5m 83.66%
Ice handling 10 62.1sec +7.3sec 88.24%
Ice traction 6 3.2sec +0.2sec 93.75$
Snow braking at 80km/h 9-10 53.2m +2.4m 95.48%
Snow handling 8 52sec +1.5sec 96.11%
Snow traction 2-4 5.8sec +0.1sec 98.27%
Noise 10-12 5 points -2 points 71.4%
Rolling resistance 4 +0.5% 99.5%

Result: 7th place.

  • Good dry braking distance, handling and directional stability.
  • Good wet performance.
  • Relatively long snow braking distance, good handling and traction.
  • Very long ice braking distance (the longest among premium competitors) and low handling. Good ice traction.
  • Good rolling resistance.
  • One of the highest noise level.

2018 Za Rulem (195/65 R15)

Test by the Russian publication Za Rulem in 2018. The experts have tested the tire at size 195/65 R15 and compared to 11 similar Touring and Premium Touring Studded tires.

Full test results

Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
5th place in Wet braking. +0.2m braking distance.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
5-6th place in Dry braking. +1.2m braking distance.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
4-5th place in Ice braking. +0.5m braking distance.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
6th place in Ice handling. +1.3sec handling time.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
3rd place in Ice traction. +0.3sec acceleration time.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
6-7th place in Snow braking. +0.7m braking distance.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
3rd place in Snow traction. +0.2sec acceleration time.
Pirelli Winter Ice Zero test, review, ratings
5-8th place in Rolling resistance. +0.2l/100km.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 80km/h 5-6 31.5m +1.2m 96.19%
Wet braking at 60km/h 5 19m +0.2m 98.94%
Ice braking at 20km/h 4-5 7.1 +0.5m 92.95%
Ice handling 6 16.9sec +1.3sec 92.3%
Ice traction 3 4.4sec +0.3sec 93.18%
Snow braking at 40km/h 6-7 17.6m +0.7m 96.02%
Snow traction 3 6.1SEC +0.2SEC 96.72%
Rolling resistance 5-8 6.5 l/100km +0.2 l/100km 96.92%

Result: 4th place.

  • Short wet braking distance.
  • Short dry braking distance.
  • Good results on the ice.
  • Short snow braking distance and good traction.
  • Average rolling resistance.

2017 Vi Bilagare (205/55 R16)

In 2017 experts of the Swedish magazine Vi Bilagare have tested the tire at size 205/55 R16 and compared to 6 similar budget, medium and premium winter tires.

Full test results

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3rd place in Wet braking. +5.23m braking distance.
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1st place in Wet handling. -0.1sec handling time.
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4th place in Dry braking. +1.3m braking distance.
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1-2nd place in Dry handling. Subjective score – 5 points.
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5th place in Ice braking. +1.7m braking distance.
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6th place in Ice handling. +4.49sec lap time.
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6th place in Ice traction. +0.73sec acceleration time.
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5th place in Snow braking. +0.1m braking distance.
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6th place in Snow handling. +2.93sec lap time.
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5th place in Snow traction. +0.09sec acceleration time.
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3rd place in Rolling resistance. +0.19 l/100km.
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2nd place in Noise. +0.3dB external noise.

# Test Place Result Difference %
Dry braking at 100km/h 4 51.28m +1.3m 97.46%
Dry handling 1-2 5 points 100%
Wet braking at 100km/h 3 58.73m +5.23m 91.09%
Wet handling 1 40.2sec -0.1sec 100%
Ice braking at 25km/h 5 12.44m +1.7m 86.33%
Ice handling 6 67.2sec +4.49sec 93.34%
Ice traction 6 4.83sec +0.73sec 84.88%
Snow braking at 25km/h 5 6.01m +0.1m 98.33%
Snow handling 6 95.58sec +2.93sec 96.93%
Snow traction 5 2.68sec +0.09sec 96.64%
Rolling resistance 3 6.91 l/100km +0.19 l/100km 97.25%
Noise 2 68.8dB +0.3dB 99.56%

Result: 4th place.

  • Average wet braking distance and the best handling speed.
  • Good dry performance.
  • Long ice braking distance and poor handling.
  • Short snow braking distance and relatively low handling speed.
  • Low rolling resistance.
  • Low noise.

Pirelli Ice Zero vs Competitors

Overall Pirelli Ice Zero Reviews

Test Size Place Score
2018 Autofil 205/55 R16 7 (12)
2018 Za Rulem 195/65 R15 4 (12)
2017 Vi Bilagare 205/55 R16 4 (7)

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