Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    2026 test data · 9 independent tests

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    Michelin X Ice North 4 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 Michelin X Ice North 4 and Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico appear in 9 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 Michelin X Ice North 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 8 tests.

    How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in snow, 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin X Ice North 4 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 dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMichelin X Ice North 4Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used81
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank5.84.8
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score89.289.4

    Tire Lab Score

    89.2
    Very Good · Winter
    89.4
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMichelin X Ice North 4Pirelli Ice Zero AsimmetricoWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.3
    422
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Michelin X Ice North 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.4
    23
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Michelin X Ice North 4
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.8
    111
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 5.7
    232
    Avg rank 5.0
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    312
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.3
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    💧 Wet: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.5 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    ☀️ Dry: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    ❄️ Snow: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🧊 Ice: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.5 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    🔋 Efficiency: Michelin X Ice North 4 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico

    The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.3 for the Michelin X Ice North 4.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Michelin X Ice North 4 or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin X Ice North 4 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin X Ice North 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 Michelin X Ice North 4.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Michelin X Ice North 4 appears in 8 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 →