Tests 77 · 6 tests Owners 58 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #13 of 14 in 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Pirelli Ice Zero 2 vs Pirelli Sottozero Serie II — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Sottozero Serie II leads, 70–67 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 9 in 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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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72
Dry
Ice Zero 2 +270Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 81 – Reviews found online 58 72 -
73
Wet
Sottozero Serie II +275Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 80 – Reviews found online 62 77 -
71
Snow
Ice Zero 2 +665Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 64 61 -
63
Comfort
Sottozero Serie II +972Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 50 74 -
66
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Professional tests (TWG score) 65 – -
58
Treadwear
Sottozero Serie II +1068Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Reviews found online 52 69 -
56
Handling
Sottozero Serie II +1874Why this score
Source Ice Zero 2 Sottozero Serie II Reviews found online 56 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 | Pirelli Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 70 |
| Dry | 72 | 70 |
| Wet | 73 | 75 |
| Snow | 71 | 65 |
| Comfort | 63 | 72 |
| Noise | 66 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 68 |
| Handling | 56 | 74 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Ice Zero 2
70
/ 100
Sottozero Serie II
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Ice Zero 2 | Sottozero Serie II | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 8% #13/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test | 50% #2/9 · 2012 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | −42.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Sottozero Serie II
Pros
- Exceptional wet and standing water grip with strong resistance to aquaplaning
- Surprisingly confident, communicative handling and short braking distances on dry roads
- High levels of ride comfort and remarkably low road noise, even on low-profile sizes
Cons
- Subpar traction and grip in deep snow or severe ice according to a minority of reviewers
- High initial purchase price
- Soften up and exhibit slightly reduced predictability or increased noise in warmer temperatures above 7°C (45°F)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Ice Zero 2 | B · Pirelli Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
70
/ 100
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II
Winner: Pirelli Sottozero Serie II — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 74 vs 56 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 68 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Sottozero Serie II scores 72 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Ice Zero 2 scores 71 vs 65 on snow.
Tire A · Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Tire B · Pirelli Sottozero Serie II
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.