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ICE FRICTION™ 235/50R20
104H xl | ELECT™ | PNCS™
ICE FRICTION™
OverviewWhy chooseTechnologies
ICE FRICTION™235/50R20 104H 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
State-of-the-art technologies
ELECT™
DESIGNED FOR ELECTRIC DRIVING
Selected sizes of ICE FRICTION™ tyres are available with PIRELLI ELECT™ technology. The ELECT™ marking identifies tyres specifically developed for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Designed to help support battery range, acoustic comfort and driving performance, ELECT™ technology is tailored to the specific demands of electrified driving. Check if your tyre size is available with PIRELLI ELECT™.
PNCS™
ENJOY A QUIET DRIVE
Selected sizes of ICE FRICTION™ are available with PIRELLI NOISE CANCELLING SYSTEM™ (PNCS™). Using a sound-absorbing material inside the tyre, PNCS™ helps reduce noise transmitted into the cabin, creating a quiet and comfortable environment on every journey. Check if your tyre size is available with PNCS™.
Discover more
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.
Updated on October 27, 2026