Nordman North 9 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 Nordman North 9 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 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 Scorpion IceZero 2 performs. It takes the win in dry, 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 Nordman North 9 and Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Nordman North 9 | 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 | 2024 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 91.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Nordman North 9
Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Nordman North 9 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 5.0 11 | Nordman North 9 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 2.3 12 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nordman North 9 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.5 11 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 |
💧 Wet: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 5.0 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
☀️ Dry: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 6.0 for the Nordman North 9.
❄️ Snow: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 4.7 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
🧊 Ice: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Nordman North 9 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
🔋 Efficiency: Nordman North 9 vs Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 7.0 for the Nordman North 9.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Nordman North 9 or Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nordman North 9 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Scorpion IceZero 2 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 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 →