Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 90 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 4.6 11 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 4.0 21 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Pirelli Ice Zero 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 5.0 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 8.3 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
🧊 Ice: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.2 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 5.0 and 5.0.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 or Pirelli Ice Zero 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 →
