Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    2026 test data · 5 independent tests

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV and Pirelli Ice Zero FR appear in 5 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Pirelli Ice Zero FR performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero FR making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prefer the Pirelli Ice Zero FR's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUVPirelli Ice Zero FR
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used14
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank4.56.2
    Latest test2023
    Tire Lab Score90.485.2

    Tire Lab Score

    90.4
    Excellent · Winter
    85.2
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUVPirelli Ice Zero FRWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.5
    Avg rank 7.8
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 6.0
    11
    Tie
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.7
    1
    Avg rank 6.9
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.4
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.3
    4
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.8 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 6.0 and 6.0.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.9 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.4 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 3.5 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV or Pirelli Ice Zero FR?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero FR in 4.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →