Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2: 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 Scorpion IceZero 2 appear in 3 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 if
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | — | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 11 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 6.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.7 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV or Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV ranks better than the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 in 2, 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 →