Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    2026 test data · 4 independent tests

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    Nordman North 9 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 Nordman North 9 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 Nordman North 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Pirelli Ice Zero 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, efficiency. 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 Nordman North 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricNordman North 9Pirelli Ice Zero 2
    SegmentStudded WinterStudded Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used13
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.65.8
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score91.690

    Tire Lab Score

    91.6
    Excellent · Winter
    90
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryNordman North 9Pirelli Ice Zero 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    11
    Nordman North 9
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 6.0
    Avg rank 4.0
    21
    Pirelli Ice Zero 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 2.3
    12
    Avg rank 8.3
    1
    Nordman North 9
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 3.5
    1
    Avg rank 6.2
    1
    Nordman North 9
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 7.3
    2
    Nordman North 9
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 5.0
    Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    💧 Wet: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.6 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nordman North 9.

    ❄️ Snow: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 8.3 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    🧊 Ice: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.2 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.3 for the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero 2

    The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.0 for the Nordman North 9.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Nordman North 9 or Pirelli Ice Zero 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nordman North 9 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Ice Zero 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nordman North 9 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nordman North 9 ranks better than the Pirelli Ice Zero 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Nordman North 9 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 →