Tests 76 · 19 tests Owners 67 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Autobild Winter Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 19 + 6 road tests and 3 + 3 owner reviews. How we score
Cinturato Winter 2 is ahead, 73–67
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Tests 78 · 6 tests Owners 57 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test (snow traction)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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70
Dry
Ice Zero 2 +272Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 4 tests 73 82 Reviews found online 66 57 Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 72.7 + 40% × 66.4 = 70
Ice Zero 2: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 56.8 = 72
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84
Wet
Cinturato Winter 2 +1173Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 5 tests 92 81 Reviews found online 73 61 Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 91.6 + 40% × 73 = 84
Ice Zero 2: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 60.9 = 73
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74
Snow
Cinturato Winter 2 +470Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 19 / 4 tests 76 76 Reviews found online 71 63 Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 75.7 + 40% × 71 = 74
Ice Zero 2: 60% × 75.6 + 40% × 62.8 = 70
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68
Comfort
Cinturato Winter 2 +1058Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests 75 72 Reviews found online 64 49 Cinturato Winter 2: 40% × 75 + 60% × 63.9 = 68
Ice Zero 2: 40% × 72 + 60% × 49.2 = 58
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67
Noise
Cinturato Winter 2 +265Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 4 tests 67 65 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 67.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 67
Ice Zero 2: 60% × 64.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 65
No owner ratings of noise for Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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63
Treadwear
Cinturato Winter 2 +756Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests 68 ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 57 49 Cinturato Winter 2: 60% × 67.7 + 40% × 56.9 = 63
Ice Zero 2: 60% × 60.3 (est.) + 40% × 49.3 = 56
No road tests of treadwear for Ice Zero 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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67
Handling (owners)
Cinturato Winter 2 +1453Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Reviews found online 67 53 -
56
Efficiency
Ice Zero 2 +1470Why this score
Source Cinturato Winter 2 Ice Zero 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 3 tests 56 70
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
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| Relative Score | 73 | 67 |
| Dry | 70 | 72 |
| Wet | 84 | 73 |
| Snow | 74 | 70 |
| Comfort | 68 | 58 |
| Noise | 67 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 56 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 53 |
| Efficiency | 56 | 70 |
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Headline score
73
/ 100
Cinturato Winter 2
67
/ 100
Ice Zero 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 finished ahead 0 times and Pirelli Ice Zero 2 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | Cinturato Winter 2 | Ice Zero 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 97% #9/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 93% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 84% #14/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #7/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 100% #8/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 91% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 70% #12/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 96% #2/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 78% #13/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #19/31 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 99% #9/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #8/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #5/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 90% #16/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #5/7 · 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test | 99% #2/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 70% #6/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 60% #12/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 97% #10/10 · 2025 AMS Winter Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Studded Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #9/12 · 2024 ADAC 16 Inch Winter Tyre Test | 93% #14/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 87% #5/9 · 2023 Sport Auto Winter Tyre Test | 55% #10/16 · 2021 Studless and Studded Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #10/15 | #5/15 | – | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 Teknikens Värld Winter Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Cinturato Winter 2
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in wet and snowy conditions
- Strong braking performance on dry surfaces
- High level of subjective road feedback and handling security
Cons
- Rapid tread wear and concerns regarding overall tire longevity
- Less precise handling and feedback compared to sportier winter tires
- Increased road noise and fuel consumption noted by some users
Tire B Ice Zero 2
Pros
- Very good traction and performance on snow
- Reasonably quiet for a studded winter tire
- Adequate performance on wet and salty roads
Cons
- Dangerous slipping on ice at low speeds in cold climates
- Strong, intrusive howling noise at speeds above 95 km/h
- Poor overall handling compared to competing studded winter tires like the Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 | B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 41 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67
/ 100
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 if efficiency matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 67 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Pirelli Ice Zero 2 scores 70 vs 56 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 84 vs 73 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 scores 68 vs 58 on comfort.
Tire A · Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
Tire B · Pirelli Ice Zero 2
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Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Which is better in the wet, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 84 vs 73 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 74 vs 70 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 65 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 68 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2, 63 vs 56 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Cinturato Winter 2 or Ice Zero 2?
Pirelli Ice Zero 2, 70 vs 56 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology