Nordman North 9 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 Nordman North 9 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 Nordman North 9 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Nordman North 9 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nordman North 9 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nordman North 9 | 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 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 89.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Nordman North 9
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nordman North 9 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
💧 Wet: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.5 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
☀️ Dry: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Nordman North 9.
❄️ Snow: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🧊 Ice: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔋 Efficiency: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, 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 Asimmetrico?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nordman North 9 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nordman North 9 across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Nordman North 9 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 →
