Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud: 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 FR and Sava Eskimo Stud 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 FR performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Sava Eskimo Stud performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, 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 Sava Eskimo Stud 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?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Sava Eskimo Stud if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Pirelli Ice Zero FR | Sava Eskimo Stud |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Studded Winter | Studded Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.2 | 3.9 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.2 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Ice Zero FR
Sava Eskimo Stud
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Pirelli Ice Zero FR | Sava Eskimo Stud | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.9 1 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.4 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Sava Eskimo Stud |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 4 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.5 1 | No data | Pirelli Ice Zero FR |
💧 Wet: Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.8 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
☀️ Dry: Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
❄️ Snow: Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 6.9 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
🧊 Ice: Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Sava Eskimo Stud wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.4 for the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.0 for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
🔋 Efficiency: Pirelli Ice Zero FR vs Sava Eskimo Stud
The Pirelli Ice Zero FR wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to no data for the Sava Eskimo Stud.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Pirelli Ice Zero FR or Sava Eskimo Stud?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sava Eskimo Stud ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Ice Zero FR.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sava Eskimo Stud 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 Sava Eskimo Stud.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Pirelli Ice Zero FR appears in 4 independent tests, Sava Eskimo Stud 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 →
