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Mazzini Snow Leopard 2

Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaced by the Snow Leopard 3 Replaces the Snow Leopard

The Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 is a Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 82% from 1 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P8 of 9 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Comfort Dry, Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.

  • 1owner reviews
  • 20,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 64sizes available
Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Mazzini Snow Leopard 2

3.0/10

Better than 9% of winter tyres

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 1 owner review
Scores of the 279 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 9% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 9% 3.0

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 winter tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 3% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 99% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 5% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 15% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 60% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 99% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 26% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 9% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 83% of the test figure. The other 17% 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

  1. 2026 2026 Motor Winter Tyre Test Motor · 225/45 R17 P8 / 9
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The latest test

2026 Motor Winter Tyre Test P8 of 9

The Mazzini Snowleopard 2 finished eighth. Its snow performance is excellent, but its wet grip is so poor that Motor advises buyers of cheap tyres to avoid it.

Strong: Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Rolling Resistance Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Motor Winter Tyre TestMotor · 225/45 R17P8 / 9
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Size Range50 sizes available

145-285Width35-70Profile12-20Rim69-116 Q-VLoad/Speed Index2019First On Market

EU Label

Noise

71-75dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 stops 28.7% longer than premium rivals, 19.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 3/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 1 review.
How good is the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 stops 8.7% longer than premium rivals, 5.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 0.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 5/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 1 review.
How good is the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 stops 0.7% shorter than premium rivals, 2.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 0.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 3.4% better than premium rivals, 4.7% better than mid-range rivals and 1.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 100/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the snow from 1 review.
How fuel efficient is the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2's rolling resistance is 10.5% higher than premium rivals, 12.9% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.9% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 (3)
What does the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 replace?
The Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 is the successor to the Mazzini Snow Leopard in Mazzini's range.
Has the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 been replaced?
The Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 has been replaced by the Mazzini Snow Leopard 3.
What sizes does the Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 come in?
The Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 is available in 64 sizes, ranging from 145-285/35-70 R12-20.
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Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 Owner Reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 1 ratings

  • Owner score 82%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 80%
  • Wear 80%
  • Comfort 80%
  • Snow Grip 80%
  • Ice Grip 80%

All 1 Mazzini Snow Leopard 2 reviews

Score spread across 1 written reviews
82%
Member
Mid-Life

Had snowleopard for 4 yrs now and its performs well on canadian winter. I live in eastern canada where snow is harsh, for its price i was surprise by its performance in sbow and ice. 4yrs and its still good considering i never change tire even on summer

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
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