Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 97% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 79 · 4 reviews analysed Road tests 82 · 5 tests
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Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 has a Relative Score of 80 out of 100 among winter tires. In 5 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 4 times. Testers rate it best for wet (100) and weakest for efficiency (70). 4 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 90% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 2 wear tests: about 46,000 km (29,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Wet 100 — 1st of 50 (2026 Winter tire Braking Test - 50 Sets), 1st of 20 (2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test)
- Strength: Comfort 92 — 2nd of 18 (2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter tire Test), 3rd of 10 (2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test)
- Strength: Noise 87 — 2nd of 10 (2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test), 4th of 20 (2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
79/100From 4 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
82/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 4 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 receives high praise from users for its exceptional grip and sporty handling across snow, ice, and wet conditions. While drivers commend its responsive direction changes and low noise levels, some note that aggressive driving can lead to faster tread wear and slightly reduced performance in warm, soaking wet conditions.
Pros
- Phenomenal grip and traction on snow and ice
- Sporty, responsive handling and immediate direction changes on wet and dry roads
- Low noise levels for a winter tire
- Excellent braking and overall performance across diverse winter weather conditions
Cons
- Faster tread wear when driven aggressively
- Slightly less impressive performance in warm, soaking wet conditions above 3 degrees Celsius
- Average performance in non-winter conditions
Worth knowing
- Users note strong performance and handling even when transitioning from all-wheel drive platforms to front-wheel drive hatchbacks like the Ford Focus ST.
- The NA2 Porsche homologation version delivers exceptional handling and grip when fitted to alternative performance sedans like the Alfa Romeo 159.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
4th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 18 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 2nd of 18 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 18 | |
| Road Rating (tester's mark) | 3rd of 18 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 6th of 18 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 4th of 18 | |
| Dry Lane Change | 3rd of 18 | |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | 6th of 18 |
Source: Teknikens Värld
2026 Winter tire Braking Test - 50 Sets · 245/45 R19
1st of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 50 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 50 |
Source: Auto Bild
2026 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
3rd of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 20 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 19th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 17th of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Wear | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter tire Test · 235/45 R18
1st of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 20 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 1st of 20 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 13th of 20 | |
| Ice Handling (tester's mark) | 17th of 20 |
2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Value | 9th of 10 | |
| Wear | 4th of 10 | |
| Abrasion | 5th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
Pirelli P Zero Winter 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A in 71% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 77% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–73 dB |
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