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ICE FRICTION™ 225/45R18
95T xl | ELECT™ | PNCS™
ICE FRICTION™
OverviewReasons to chooseTechnology
ICE FRICTION™225/45R18 95T xl | ELECT™ | PNCS™
External rolling noise
DB
Wet grip class
A-E
Reasons to choose ICE FRICTION™
Stay safe no matter the winter
Excellent safety and control in all winter conditions with outstanding performances on ice and snow and best in class braking performance on wet, tested by UTAC 1 thanks to new tread pattern and new compound.
Quiet comfort on every drive
Outstanding driving comfort thanks to its optimized tread pattern and rated class “A” on noise EU label2.
Optimized for EVs
Available in 22/44 sizes, featuring ELECT™ and PNCS™ technologies to enhance the performance of electric and plug-in vehicles.
Excellent efficiency
Low rolling resistance with all range rated “C” on EU label.
Full tread pattern design with optimized sipes distance
Ensures great Ice braking performance while maintaining excellent levels of comfort and mileage
V-shaped design and network grooves pattern
Great aquaplaning and wet braking performance thanks to its high water evacuation capability
Parallel Sipes and central groove
Enhanced snow traction performance
Tread block edges
Enhanced snow braking performance
Technology
ELECT™
ELECTRIC DRIVING
The ELECT™ marking on the sidewall identifies Pirelli tyres, specifically developed for high performance electric and plug-in vehicles, in line with the Perfect Fit strategy.
PNCS™
COMFORTABLE DRIVING
The PIRELLI NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM™ (PNCS) is a technology able to reduce the noise inside the vehicle thanks to a sound absorbing device applied to the inside circumferential wall of the tyre, reducing noise by half.
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¹Report RD5090 – Comparative tests carried out in February 2025 by UTAC with tyre size 235/60 R18
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Wet Braking (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (94.0); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (90.0); MI - xIceSnow (85.2); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (93.8).
Report RD5090 - Comparative tests carried out in January 2025 by UTAC with tyre size 235/60 R18. Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Ice Braking (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (92.3); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (102.6); MI - xIceSnow (96.1); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (96.0).
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Ice Traction (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (95.3); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (100.1); MI - xIceSnow (102); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (99.5).
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Snow Braking (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (96.1); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (99.8); MI - xIceSnow (100); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (99.5).
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Snow Traction (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (97); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (97.5); MI - xIceSnow (98.8); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (97.8).
²All sizes at product launch have been rated “A” class on EU label in external noise.
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Wet Braking (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (94.0); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (90.0); MI - xIceSnow (85.2); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (93.8).
Report RD5090 - Comparative tests carried out in January 2025 by UTAC with tyre size 235/60 R18. Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Ice Braking (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (92.3); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (102.6); MI - xIceSnow (96.1); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (96.0).
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Ice Traction (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (95.3); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (100.1); MI - xIceSnow (102); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (99.5).
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Snow Braking (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (96.1); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (99.8); MI - xIceSnow (100); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (99.5).
Pirelli Ice Friction achieved in Snow Traction (100) compared to: CO - VikingContact 7 (97); GY - Ultragrip Ice 3 (97.5); MI - xIceSnow (98.8); NO - Hakkapeliitta R5 (97.8).
²All sizes at product launch have been rated “A” class on EU label in external noise.