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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

Ultra High Performance Winter Winter rated Tested by Tyre Reviews

Replaces the P Zero Winter

The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is an ultra high performance winter tyre with strong wet braking and handling, precise dry-road behaviour and good snow traction. Ice grip and rolling resistance are less convincing, while snow handling and aquaplaning results have varied.

The quick answer

Owners say 91% from 4 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 2nd average finish across 6 independent tests · 3 wins Latest: P3 of 20 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Ice, Value 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 October 2026.

  • 4owner reviews
  • 16,200miles driven
  • 6professional tests
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 4 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2

9.8/10

Better than 99% of winter tyres

  • Medium Confidence
  • 6 tests
  • 4 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 4 publications · 2024-2026 99% 100%
Owner reviewsFewer than 5 reviews, so they do not count yet – 0%
Combined 99% 9.8

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 99% 30% 6
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 78% 23% 6
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 59% 18% 3
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 99% 17% 4
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 27% 6% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 88% 5% 5

By discipline

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

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 99% 4
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 99% 5
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 85% 3

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% comes from its predecessor, the Pirelli P Zero Winter, 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 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P3 / 20
  2. 2026 2026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P1 / 50
  3. 2026 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test Teknikens Varld · 235/45 R18 · Central European Winter Tyres P4 / 6
  4. 2025 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test Teknikens Varld · 235/45 R18 · Central European Winter Tyres P1 / 5
  5. 2025 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 245/45 R19 P3 / 10
  6. 2024 The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025 Tyre Reviews · 235/35 R19 P1 / 6
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Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has taken 3 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.

6 Tests
3 Test Wins
2nd Average
1st Best
4th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20242026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test P3 of 20

The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 shares third place and an 'exemplary' verdict. It is the strongest tyre here for wet and dry grip, with snow performance a step behind the leaders.

Strong: Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle Weak: Value Winner: Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P3 / 20vorbildlich (Exemplary)
20262026 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P1 / 50
20262026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre TestTeknikens Varld · 235/45 R18P4 / 6Central European Winter Tyres
20252025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre TestTeknikens Varld · 235/45 R18P1 / 5Central European Winter TyresBäst i test, mellaneuropeiska dubbfria (Best in Test, Central European)
20252025 AZ Performance Winter Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 245/45 R19P3 / 10sehr empfehlenswert (Highly Recommended)
2024The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025Tyre Reviews · 235/35 R19P1 / 6Tested by Tyre Reviews Winner

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Awards
Test Winner
The BEST Performance Winter Tyres for 2024 / 2025
2024 · 235/35 R19
Rated by other publications Highly Recommended 3
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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is projected to cost €22.57 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €903 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test.

Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4€16.30
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€19.36
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€21.88
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2€22.57
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range66 sizes available

225-335Width30-50Profile18-23Rim91-116 H-WLoad/Speed Index2023First On Market

EU LabelAcross 66 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes245/40 R19235/40 R19235/40 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 stops 4.8% shorter than premium rivals, 13.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.5% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 99/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the wet from 4 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 in the dry?
Across the 3 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 stops 1.3% shorter than premium rivals, 3.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 1.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 99/100, and owners rate it 9/10 in the dry from 4 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 in the snow?
Across the 4 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 stops 0.4% shorter than premium rivals, 0.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.5% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 3 snow-traction tests, it is 0.9% better than premium rivals, 3.8% better than mid-range rivals and 24.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 78/100, and owners rate it 10/10 in the snow from 4 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 stops 7.8% shorter than premium rivals and 38.1% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 ice-traction test, it is 8.1% better than premium rivals and 43.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 59/100, and owners rate it 9.8/10 on ice from 4 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2?
Across the 3 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2's rolling resistance is 1.5% higher than premium rivals, 4% lower than mid-range rivals and 1.5% lower than budget rivals.
More questions about the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 (5)
How many miles does the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is expected to last around 28,366 miles (45,651 km).
How much does the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is projected to cost €22.57 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €903 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4, at €16.30.
What is the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
What does the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 replace?
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is the successor to the Pirelli P Zero Winter in Pirelli's range.
What sizes does the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 come in?
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 is available in 101 sizes, ranging from 225-335/30-50 R18-23.
Owner Questions (1)
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Hi. How about the expected durability of this tyre in comparison to key competitors like MICHELIN Alpin? Show more Hi. How about the expected durability of this tyre in comparison to key competitors like MICHELIN Alpin? Pirelli used to have some issues in this aspect with sottozero 2 and 3. With relatively low mileages, age and tyre wear they tended to lost its performance comparing to new tyre. Any ideas so far? Show less
October 28, 2024
Without seeing a wear test it is impossible to know. You are correct that traditionally Michelin have always had a lead here, which is why they can charge more than most. Pirelli and the other competitors are getting closer all the time though!

Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 4 owner ratings the Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 averages 91%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 10 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 8. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 4 ratings

  • Owner score 91%
  • Snow Grip 100%
  • Ice Grip 98%
  • Wet Grip 95%
  • Dry Grip 90%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Handling 85%
  • Wear 80%

All 4 Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
99%
Anonymous
First of all I would like to mention that I have switched cars and tyres too. I went from an Audi A4 B8.5 Quattro on Continental Wintercontact 870Ps to a Ford Focus ST mk4 and I was a bit worried going from awd to fwd during the winter, but Pirelli have made a great tyre. Dry, wet and snow grip are excellent, the only circumstance where I have found the tyres to not overachieve my expectations are conditions when the roads are soaking wet and the ambient temperatures are above 3 degrees Celsius and that is only in longitudinal grip when accelerating. Braking is amazing, lateral grip is astonishing for a winter tire and ice and performance is very good and wear seems also good. I would definitely recommend this tyre to anyone.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 176
93%
Member
Initial Impressions
Apsolute monster of a tyre, wet, dry or snow!!! I bought NA2 version (Porsche homologation) for my Alfa Romeo 159 and handling is ridicolous, as well as grip, dry or wet. Fully recommend!
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 230
88%
Member
These tires are absolutely phenomenal on snow and ice (perfect grip), the direction changes are immediate and you can really feel a very strong grip on wet and cold roads as well. I couldn’t imagine that a winter tire could be so sporty and so enjoyable to drive (not noisy). The only trade is that they will last only 2 winters if you like to have fun but that’s the price you pay for an absolutely great driving experience ! I really recommend the Pirelli P zero winter 2 !
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
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Great in proper winter conditions, average otherwise.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 7
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
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