Tested 4 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR averages a finish of 4th.
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..
Where the Pirelli Ice Zero FR finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 4 | P3.3 of 9 | 72% | 1 |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P3 of 8 | 71% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3 | P5 of 9.3 | 58% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 4 | P6.8 of 9 | 32% | - |
| Wet Handling | 4 | P4.5 of 9 | 59% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2 | P6 of 10 | 44% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 2 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 4 | P5.3 of 9.3 | 48% | - |
| Snow Traction | 3 | P2 of 9.7 | 89% | 1 |
| Snow Handling | 4 | P4.5 of 9.3 | 59% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 2 | P2.5 of 10.5 | 86% | 1 |
| Snow Circle | 1 | P4 of 9 | 63% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 4 | P5.8 of 9.3 | 42% | - |
| Ice Traction | 3 | P5.3 of 9.7 | 48% | - |
| Ice Handling | 4 | P3 of 9.3 | 73% | 1 |
| Subj. Ice Handling | 2 | P3.5 of 10.5 | 72% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Subj. Noise | 2 | P1.5 of 10 | 93% | 1 |
| Noise | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 2 | P6 of 8.5 | 34% | - |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Pirelli Ice Zero FR. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michelin X Ice Snow
4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind
Compare with X Ice Snow |
4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% |
 Continental VikingContact 7
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Ice Zero FR This tyre | 4 | 0 | 4th | 57% |
| Pirelli Ice Friction Successor | 3 | 0 | 2nd | 67% |
Drawn from 4 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR finished fourth in all four tests, earning a Recommended award from Tyre Reviews in 2022. Snow traction was a consistent strength: it was first of eight in the 2023 TESTIRENKAAT test and second of 12 Nordic friction tyres in the 2020 Test World test. Dry braking was also generally good, including first of eight at TESTIRENKAAT. Testers praised its handling in the wet and dry, and it placed second of eight in wet handling in the 2020 Vi Bilagare test. Tyre Reviews called it a good all-round tyre with dynamic handling.
Wet braking was less convincing, with sixth of eight in the 2022 Tyre Reviews test and last of 12 in its class at Test World in 2020. Aquaplaning resistance was described as average in two tests. Ice results varied considerably: TESTIRENKAAT found the weakest ice grip among the friction tyres, yet it was first of 12 in class for timed ice handling at Test World, where the tester also noted instability on ice and snow. Tyre Reviews found it good on ice but noted limited snow braking, despite a distance only 3.4% off the best. Dry handling impressions also differed, from first of eight subjectively at Vi Bilagare to tenth of 12 in class at Test World.
Best traction on snow- 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test (2023)
Very good grip in the snow, the wet and the dry- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter Tyre Test (2022)
best braking grip on dry surfaces- 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test (2023)
Short dry braking distances- 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2020)
Dynamic handling in all conditions- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter Tyre Test (2022)
A good handling tyre with neutral balance, good in the wet- 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (2020)
Dynamic handling in all conditions- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter Tyre Test (2022)
A good handling tyre with neutral balance, good in the wet- 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (2020)
very long wet braking distances- 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2020)
average aquaplaning resistance- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter Tyre Test (2022)
Average aquaplaning resistance- 2020 Vi Bilagare Nordic Friction Winter Tyre Test (2020)
weakest grip on ice among friction tyres- 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test (2023)
Unstable behavior on ice- 2020 Nordic and Studded Winter Tyre Test (2020)
sharp grip limit in extreme situations- 2023 Studless vs Studded Snow Tyre Test (2023)
average rolling resistance- 2022/23 Tyre Reviews Studless Winter Tyre Test (2022)
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
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..
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR was a fun tyre to drive, and well deserved fourth overall. It's only weakness was snow braking, but that was only 3.3% off the best, it excelled in snow handling being the fastest and nicest tyre to drive, to had excellent snow traction, it was good on ice, and very good in the wet and dry. I'm recommending the Ice Zero FR as a good all round tyre
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