Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II review
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The Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II receives generally favorable reviews from users, particularly for its exceptional snow traction, reliable grip in wet and icy conditions, and impressive tread wear. While some users note higher noise levels or consider them pricey for the performance offered, the overwhelming consensus highlights their dependability and safety during severe winter weather.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
71/100From 7 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews found online.
The Pirelli SNOWCONTROL Serie II receives generally favorable reviews from users, particularly for its exceptional snow traction, reliable grip in wet and icy conditions, and impressive tread wear. While some users note higher noise levels or consider them pricey for the performance offered, the overwhelming consensus highlights their dependability and safety during severe winter weather.
Pros
- Fantastic grip and control in deep snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Exceptional longevity and slow, even tread wear over multiple seasons
- Short and predictable braking distances on slippery surfaces
- Good value and overall reliability for winter driving
Cons
- Noticeable road noise during regular driving
- Some users feel they are relatively expensive for what they offer
Worth knowing
- Demonstrated precise control and excellent snow climbing ability even on small compact vehicles like the Renault Modus Automatic.
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3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2011 EVO Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: evo
2010 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2010 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 195/65 r15
5th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
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