Pirelli Scorpion Ice Zero 2 235/50 R19 103H

Winter "Scorpions" in the second generation from Pirelli is an incredibly "clawed" tyre for powerful SUVs operating in the most severe conditions.

Orientation in business

The model retained the directional tread pattern of the first Ice Zeros. The central section of the tread is made up of a series of twin blocks that provide good directional stability and responsiveness to steering commands. Blocks are located at special angles between it and the shoulder zones, the edges of which form many sharp edges. Finally, the “shoulder” elements of the treadmill are generously dotted with 3D sipes, and “toothy” snow lugs are placed on their side.

New stud format

In principle, with such a tread pattern, the tyre would have conquered winter roads with a bang. Well, spikes help her cope with off-road. Their number has grown in comparison with the first version of the tyre by a good third. At the same time, the “carnations” slightly decreased in size, decreased in weight (from 1.1 to 0.9 g) and were turned 180 ° to improve the braking properties on ice. The spikes in the contact patch occupy 24 longitudinal lines and 12 transverse ones, due to which it is possible to prevent the “steel teeth” from falling into one ice furrow.

Permanent contact

The spikes on the surface of the tyre are framed with special containers that take away the ice chips, thereby freeing up space around the “claws”. This allows the studs to remain in constant contact with the icy surfaces. Additional tyre grip provides the "Nordic" composition of the rubber mixture. Finally, it is important to note the reduced noise threshold of the Scorpions in the second knee — despite the studding, they rustle on the asphalt no louder than the friction clutches.