Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico: 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 and Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico appear in 7 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 6 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 222 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.9 11 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.4 12 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.6 212 | Avg rank 5.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.4 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 4.0 | Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.5 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.4 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico ranks better than the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appears in 6 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
