74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
66/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
84/100
20 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 vs Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
98 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW — better dry, wet and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 58 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 25
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 55 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 65 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 93 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 100 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 85 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 77 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ICE plus SNOW leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Blizzak WS90 | Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 69 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 88 |
| Dry | 68 | 94 |
| Wet | 67 | 92 |
| Snow | 76 | 86 |
| Comfort | 84 | 92 |
| Noise | 77 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 88 |
| Handling | 65 | 69 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
88
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 is widely regarded as a top-tier winter tire, consistently praised for its exceptional traction and confidence-inspiring performance on ice, deep snow, and slush. While users occasionally note increased road noise or less precise handling on dry pavement compared to all-season alternatives, the consensus remains that it is a premier choice for severe winter climates.
Pros
- Outstanding grip and acceleration on ice and hard-packed snow
- Excellent braking performance in hazardous winter conditions
- Strong capability in slush and deep snow
- High level of driver confidence in extreme weather
Cons
- Increased road noise during highway driving
- Less responsive or 'softer' handling feel on dry pavement
- Potential for minor rubbing depending on vehicle fitment
- Perceived as less refined in dry conditions compared to the previous WS80 generation
Observations
- Users operating rear-wheel-drive vehicles without modern traction control reported high satisfaction with the tire's ability to maintain mobility.
- Drivers of front-wheel-drive sedans noted significant improvements in winter handling and the ability to avoid using four-wheel-drive modes in moderate conditions.
The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow is widely regarded as a highly capable winter tire, particularly for heavy SUVs and 4x4 vehicles. Users frequently praise its exceptional traction on ice and deep snow, with many noting that it provides significant confidence in extreme winter conditions. While some users report concerns regarding tread longevity and dry-pavement noise, the consensus remains that it is a premium, reliable choice for severe weather performance.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on ice and packed snow
- High durability and long tread life for many users
- Strong performance in varied winter conditions including slush and mud
- Reliable handling and stability for heavy SUVs and towing applications
Cons
- Increased road noise on dry pavement
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
- Stiffer ride quality compared to non-winter tires
- Reduced performance in off-road mud conditions for certain rim sizes
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles like Land Rover Discovery and Toyota Land Cruiser report excellent performance, even when towing heavy loads.
- Some users noted that smaller rim sizes (e.g., 16-inch) appeared to offer better off-road mud performance than larger 17-inch variants on similar vehicle platforms.
- Drivers of high-performance SUVs (e.g., BMW X5) noted faster-than-expected tread wear, suggesting the compound may be sensitive to aggressive driving styles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 | B · Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 45 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
88
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW — better dry, wet and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 94 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 92 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 89 vs 77 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW scores 86 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Blizzak WS90
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion ICE plus SNOW
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.