Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 and Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 appear in 3 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 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 snow
Choose Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | — | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3
Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.7 11 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 11 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
☀️ Dry: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.5 for the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.
❄️ Snow: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 4.7 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
🧊 Ice: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Both tires perform similarly in ice, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 or Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen WinGuard WinSpike 3 appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 in 2, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →