Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 and Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico appear in 2 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 Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in wet, 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🧊 Ice: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
🔋 Efficiency: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 or Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico 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 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 Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 appears in 1 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 →
