83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
15 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
82/100
155 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 — better noise, snow and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season if handling matters most to you.
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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)
Ecsta STX KL12 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ecsta STX KL12 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 47 | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ecsta STX KL12 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 88 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ecsta STX KL12 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Ecsta STX KL12 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 46 |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ecsta STX KL12 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Verde All Season leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Ecsta STX KL12 | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 75 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 74 |
| Dry | 91 | 86 |
| Wet | 81 | 67 |
| Snow | 87 | 65 |
| Comfort | 89 | 84 |
| Noise | 92 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 83 | 81 |
| Handling | 60 | 75 |
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Headline score
83
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 is widely regarded as a high-value tire that offers impressive longevity and reliable grip for the price point. While most users report high satisfaction with its performance and durability, a minority of drivers have experienced issues with traction, particularly on specific luxury SUV platforms.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- High tread life and durability
- Strong wet weather grip and cornering stability
- Deep initial tread depth
Cons
- Potential for increased road noise over time
- Inconsistent traction performance on certain vehicle chassis
- Accelerated wear on poor road surfaces
Observations
- Users driving the BMW X3 reported significant traction issues, suggesting the tire may not be well-suited for the handling characteristics of certain performance-oriented SUVs.
- Drivers report high mileage longevity, with some users claiming up to 75,000 miles of service.
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its dry-road handling, fuel efficiency, and impressive tread longevity for many drivers. However, a significant subset of users reports disappointing wet-weather traction, increased road noise as the tire ages, and a firm ride quality that some find harsh on uneven surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability for many users
- Strong dry-road grip and responsive handling
- Improved fuel economy compared to competitors
- Generally quiet and smooth ride when new
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction, particularly on roundabouts
- Increased road noise and 'whooping' sounds as tread wears
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality on bumpy roads
- Susceptibility to uneven wear patterns
Observations
- Users with heavy SUVs and performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Jeep SRT, Range Rover) report faster tread degradation and loss of grip compared to those with lighter crossovers.
- Drivers of luxury vehicles (Jaguar, BMW) frequently note that the tire's firm compound can negatively impact ride comfort and cabin noise levels.
- Owners of AWD vehicles often report excellent performance in light snow and mud, though this is highly dependent on specific driving conditions.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Kumho Ecsta STX KL12
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Community opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season are mixed, with some users praising their wet weather performance and OEM longevity, while others criticize them for a harsh ride, lack of winter certification (3PMSF), and mediocre overall reviews compared to alternatives. Many owners contemplate switching to different brands or larger wheel sizes to improve ride quality and snow capability.
r/Lexus
·6 upvotes ·2026-06-17
“Time to start considering my next set of tires Bought my used 2010 Lexus RX450h a few years ago, and the tread is starting to get shallow, after putting about 30k on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season tires that came with the vehicle (vehicle is at 116k total). I've been very happy with the performance I've received on the Pirelli tires; especially in heavy rains. The one thing I haven't really done is take them to the snow. But, with that said, I've been looking at other brands. The Bridgestone Blizzak and UltraWeather tires carry 80k mile warrantees, and are less expensive. Plus, the latter has the 3PMSF rating along with the M+S, so it's actually rated for snowy conditions. There's also the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to consider. Am I giving up performance in rainy conditions by going with the higher snow rated tire? The Pirelli tires are about $30ish more per tire. In the scheme of things is $100-120 per set in the scheme of things? What other brands/models are people using that gives them really good performance in rain, with some trips to the snow/ice country? FWIW: My tire size is the bigger 235/55R19 that came as an option on the vehicle Read more”
r/KiaEV9
·1 upvote ·2026-09-02
“All Season tyres Finding All Season tyres for my EV9 is proving to be an impossible task. Apparently this tyre size is unusual. I only found Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season (113V, LR) which is not an EV tyre but in fact intended for Land Rover. And it's not 3PMSF (real winter certification required in places like Germany). Anyone has some experience with this? Or is everyone with summer+winter tyres set up. Thank you!”
r/LandRover
·1 upvote ·2023-07-16
“Opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde AS My 2020 RR Sport SE has hit 36k and the tires are done. It appears that there's only one tire to choose from for 19 inch wheels - the OEM Pirelli Scorpion Verde. They don't get great reviews compared to other brands available on 20/21/22 inch wheels. I don't have any experience with anything else to compare on this vehicle. I can get some 21 inch wheels for $1200 locally and there are a lot of tire options. Aside from aesthetics, is getting away from the Scorpion Verde worth it for ride quality?”
Top themes
#Wet weather performance#Ride quality and comfort#Snow and winter capability#Treadwear and longevity#OEM tire availability#EV and SUV fitment
Based on 7 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer High Performance tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 7 | 43 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11.5/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 420 A A | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Kumho
74
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 — better noise, snow and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 scores 92 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 scores 87 vs 65 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 75 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta STX KL12 scores 81 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta STX KL12
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
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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.