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
Choose Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin X Ice North 4 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.2 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin X Ice North 4
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin X Ice North 4 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧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 →
