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Continental 4x4 Contact vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus — Compared (May 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.
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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
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 47 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 66 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Noise
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 36 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 51 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | 4x4 Contact | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 56 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental 4x4 Contact | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 80 |
| Dry | 81 | 90 |
| Wet | 75 | 85 |
| Snow | 65 | 71 |
| Comfort | 76 | 84 |
| Noise | – | 81 |
| Treadwear | 51 | 69 |
| Handling | 56 | 89 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental 4x4 Contact is a polarizing tire that receives mixed reviews, primarily due to a significant disparity in tread life expectations. While many users appreciate its quiet ride and competent on-road handling in wet and dry conditions, a substantial portion of owners report premature wear and poor performance in challenging winter or off-road environments.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable grip in standard wet and dry road conditions
- Competent performance for light-duty, on-road SUV use
- Generally positive initial impressions as original equipment
Cons
- Extremely inconsistent and often premature tread wear
- Poor traction in deep snow, ice, and mud
- High price point relative to longevity and performance
- Negative impact on fuel economy for some users
Observations
- Freelander 2 owners report highly inconsistent experiences, with some achieving high mileage while others report rapid degradation.
- Users of heavier SUVs and luxury vehicles (e.g., Mercedes G-Class) report the most severe tread wear issues, often under 5,000 miles.
- Drivers of smaller SUVs like the Honda CR-V and Nissan Rogue frequently cited disappointment with the tire's lifespan compared to expectations for the vehicle class.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental 4x4 Contact | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 360 - 420 A A | 740 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus — better handling, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus scores 89 vs 56 on handling.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus scores 69 vs 51 on treadwear.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus scores 85 vs 75 on wet.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus scores 90 vs 81 on dry.
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.