Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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 Performance Plus and Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico appear in 13 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 Performance Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 93/100, based on 12 tests.

    How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 Performance Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusPirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    SegmentPerformance WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used121
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank6.84.8
    Latest test20232023
    Tire Lab Score92.889.4

    Tire Lab Score

    92.8
    Excellent · Winter
    89.4
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Performance PlusPirelli Ice Zero AsimmetricoWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.8
    426
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.5
    21
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.3
    444
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 5.0
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.7
    41
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.8
    No data
    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 9.6
    Avg rank 4.0
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.8 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.5 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.7 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.8, compared to no data for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 9.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico ranks higher on average than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus 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 Performance Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus appears in 12 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 →