Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 WH62 and Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 appear in 3 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 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
Choose Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.4 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62
Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 4.5 11 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
💧 Wet: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
☀️ Dry: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 3.0 for the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
❄️ Snow: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.7 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
🧊 Ice: Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 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 WH62 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 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 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 WH62.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 or Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard winSpike WH62 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 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 Scorpion IceZero 2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
