Replaced by the Ice Friction
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR is a studless Nordic winter tyre with strong snow traction and generally good dry braking. Wet braking is less convincing, while ice grip and handling can vary between tests.
The Ice Zero FR finished fourth in each of four independent tests. Snow traction is its most consistent strength, placing first in one test and second among 12 Nordic friction tyres in another. Dry braking is generally good too, while testers have praised its wet and dry handling. Dry handling results have varied, though, from first subjectively in one test to tenth in its class in another.
Wet braking is a relative weakness, including a last-place finish among 12 Nordic friction tyres in one test. Aquaplaning resistance has been described as average, and one tester noted instability on ice and snow. Ice results are mixed: the tyre was quickest in timed ice handling in one test, but another found it had the weakest ice grip among the friction tyres tested. Snow braking drew one criticism, although its distance was only slightly behind the best. Rolling resistance was also criticised once. It suits drivers who prioritise snow traction and a capable all-round winter tyre, but those facing frequent ice or wet roads should consider its less consistent results.
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 January 2025.
Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR averages a finish of 4th.
Finishing position in each test
2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test P4 of 8
Ice and Snow: Best traction on snow, most oversteering among friction tyres, weakest grip on ice among friction tyres; Wet Conditions: Summer tyre-like steering, best braking grip on dry surfaces, sharp grip limit in extreme situations..
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre TestTESTIRENKAAT · 205/55 R16 | P4 / 8 | |
| 2022 | 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 | P4 / 7 | Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended |
| 2020 | 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 205/60 R16 | P4 / 8 | |
| 2020 | 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre TestTest World · 205/55 R16 | P4 / 12Nordic Friction Winter Tyres |
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Size Range54 sizes available
175-285Width40-70Profile14-20Rim82-117 T-HLoad/
EU LabelAcross 54 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
66-73dB A/B
3PMSF on every size
Ice grip
What owners say
Across 4 owner ratings the Pirelli Ice Zero FR averages 91%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 10 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 7.3.
Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings
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