Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico and Pirelli Ice Zero FR appear in 5 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 Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
How the Pirelli Ice Zero FR performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 Ice Zero Asimmetrico is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Ice Zero FR still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 4 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 85.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico
Pirelli Ice Zero FR
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico | Pirelli Ice Zero FR | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 6.9 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 7.4 | Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Avg rank 4.3 4 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.8 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.9 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
🧊 Ice: Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.4 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 4.5 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico vs Pirelli Ice Zero FR
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 4.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico or Pirelli Ice Zero FR?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli Ice Zero FR across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Ice Zero FR ranks better than the Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Ice Zero Asimmetrico appears in 1 independent tests, Pirelli Ice Zero FR in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
