80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
7 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental CrossContact A/TR vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR — 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.
VS
Tire B
Pirelli
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
29 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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 ATR leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact A/TR | Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact A/TR | Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 60 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact A/TR | Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ATR leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact A/TR | Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 68 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion ATR leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact A/TR | Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 85 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 70 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | CrossContact A/TR | Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact A/TR | Pirelli Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 83 |
| Dry | 89 | 90 |
| Wet | 81 | 81 |
| Snow | – | 67 |
| Comfort | 74 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 81 |
| Handling | 80 | 80 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
83
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental CrossContact A/TR is widely regarded as a highly durable and versatile all-terrain tire, praised for its exceptional longevity and strong performance across varied road conditions. While most users report excellent traction in wet and snowy environments, a minority of owners have expressed concerns regarding ride comfort and inconsistent warranty support from the manufacturer.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-term durability
- Strong traction in both wet and dry road conditions
- Impressive snow and ice performance for an all-terrain tire
- Aesthetically pleasing tread and sidewall design
Cons
- Reports of a jarring or uncomfortable ride quality
- Inconsistent customer service regarding warranty claims
- Potential for increased fuel consumption
- Mixed feedback on hydroplaning resistance
Observations
- Users operating these tires on SUVs like the Mercedes ML report high confidence in challenging winter conditions.
- Owners of vehicles like the Subaru Forester have noted the tire's ability to maintain performance over extremely high mileage (exceeding 130,000 km).
The Pirelli Scorpion A/TR is widely regarded as a premium, highly capable all-terrain tire that excels in on-road comfort and wet-weather handling. While most users praise its quiet highway manners and versatility across mixed surfaces, some report inconsistent tread life and diminished performance in deep snow or as the tire nears the end of its service life.
Pros
- Exceptional on-road comfort and low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
- Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to hydroplaning
- Versatile performance across mixed surfaces including mud, gravel, and sand
- Generally high durability and long tread life for many users
Cons
- Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
- Reported difficulties with initial balancing and vibration issues
- Performance and grip levels drop significantly as tread wears down
- Premium price point compared to competitors
Observations
- Users with heavy SUVs and 4x4s (e.g., Land Rover Discovery, Nissan Navara) report high satisfaction with the balance of on-road manners and off-road capability.
- Some owners of full-size trucks (e.g., Ford F-150) noted premature wear or structural issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter or mid-sized SUVs.
- Performance in winter conditions is highly dependent on the vehicle type, with some users finding them inadequate for severe alpine environments.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact A/TR | B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 1 | 9 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 - 680 A A - B | 440 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Continental
83
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 86 vs 74 on comfort.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact A/TR
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
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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.