Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Noranza 001 and Pirelli Ice Zero FR appear in 8 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Noranza 001 performs. It takes the win in ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero FR performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Noranza 001 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero FR still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Noranza 001 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Noranza 001 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 4 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.6 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.1 | 85.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Noranza 001
Pirelli Ice Zero FR
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Noranza 001 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.3 2 | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.3 1 | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.8 11 | Avg rank 6.9 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.7 3 | Avg rank 7.4 | Bridgestone Noranza 001 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 17.5 | Avg rank 4.3 4 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to 8.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 10.3 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.8 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Bridgestone Noranza 001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 7.4 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 17.5 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Noranza 001 vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Noranza 001 or Pirelli Ice Zero FR?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Noranza 001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR ranks better than the Bridgestone Noranza 001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Noranza 001 appears in 4 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero FR in 4, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →