Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Minerva Eco Stud and Pirelli Ice Zero 2 appear in 4 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 Minerva Eco Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 3 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 Minerva Eco Stud is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricMinerva Eco StudPirelli Ice Zero 2
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used13
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.55.8
    Latest test20172025
    Tire Lab Score9190

    Tire Lab Score

    91
    Excellent · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMinerva Eco StudPirelli Ice Zero 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    Minerva Eco Stud
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Avg rank 4.0
    21
    Minerva Eco Stud
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 10.0
    Avg rank 6.2
    1
    Pirelli Ice Zero 2
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 7.3
    2
    Pirelli Ice Zero 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    Minerva Eco Stud

    💧 Wet: Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Minerva Eco Stud wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Minerva Eco Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 9.0 for the Minerva Eco Stud.

    🧊 Ice: Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 10.0 for the Minerva Eco Stud.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Minerva Eco Stud.

    🔋 Efficiency: Minerva Eco Stud vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Minerva Eco Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Minerva Eco Stud or Pirelli Ice Zero 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Minerva Eco Stud ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Minerva Eco Stud averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 ranks better than the Minerva Eco Stud.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Minerva Eco Stud appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero 2 in 3.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →