79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop Trailmax Meridian vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — 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
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
73/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
93/100
67 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — better treadwear, wet and dry. 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 All Terrain leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Scorpion All Terrain leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 45 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Trailmax Meridian leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion All Terrain leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Trailmax Meridian | Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Trailmax Meridian | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 89 |
| Dry | 85 | 91 |
| Wet | 80 | 88 |
| Snow | – | 64 |
| Comfort | 85 | 84 |
| Noise | – | 95 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 92 |
| Handling | 85 | – |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 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 Dunlop Trailmax Meridian is highly regarded by adventure motorcycle riders, particularly those transitioning from premium competitors like the Michelin Road 5 Trail. Users report that the tire offers performance parity or superiority, making it a strong contender for high-performance adventure touring bikes.
Pros
- Excellent handling characteristics comparable to top-tier competitors
- Strong performance on heavy adventure motorcycles
- High level of rider confidence and reliability
Observations
- Users specifically noted high satisfaction when fitted to the BMW R1250GS platform.
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is widely regarded as a high-performing, versatile tire that successfully balances aggressive off-road aesthetics and capability with refined on-road manners. Users frequently praise its exceptional wet and winter weather traction, noting that it remains surprisingly quiet and comfortable for its category, often positioning it as a superior alternative to more common industry competitors.
Pros
- Excellent traction in snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tread pattern
- Strong off-road performance in mud and loose gravel
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Aggressive, aesthetically pleasing sidewall and tread design
Cons
- Occasional reports of difficult balancing or persistent vibrations
- Some users noted a slight decrease in fuel economy
- Minor instances of tread chipping or cutting under heavy use
- Inconsistent ride comfort reported by a small minority of users
Observations
- Users with full-size trucks and SUVs (e.g., Silverado, Suburban, Tundra) frequently highlight the tire's ability to maintain a quiet cabin during long-distance highway driving.
- Owners of off-road-oriented vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Xterra report significant improvements in handling and confidence compared to stock or dedicated mud-terrain tires.
- One user noted a significant installation challenge when attempting to fit R16 tires onto 18-inch rims, emphasizing the importance of correct sizing.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Trailmax Meridian | B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | All Terrain and Off Road All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Dunlop
89
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain — better treadwear, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain scores 92 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain scores 88 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain scores 91 vs 85 on dry.
Tire A · Dunlop Trailmax Meridian
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain
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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.