Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    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?

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

    Test profile

    MetricNexen Winguard winSpike WH62Pirelli Ice Zero 2
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used13
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.65.8
    Latest test20182025
    Tire Lab Score90.490

    Tire Lab Score

    90.4
    Excellent · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNexen Winguard winSpike WH62Pirelli Ice Zero 2Winner
    💧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 / ComfortNo 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 →