89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
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Updated September 2026
Michelin Defender T+H 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: Michelin Defender T+H — better wet, noise and handling. 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)
Defender T+H leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 81 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 57 |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 58 |
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 46 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 84 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender T+H | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 74 |
| Dry | 94 | 86 |
| Wet | 91 | 67 |
| Snow | 76 | 65 |
| Comfort | 89 | 84 |
| Noise | 87 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 81 |
| Handling | 92 | 75 |
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89
/ 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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
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
Michelin Defender T+H
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 · Michelin Defender T+H | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 43 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Michelin
74
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better wet, noise and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender T+H scores 91 vs 67 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Defender T+H scores 87 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender T+H scores 92 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Defender T+H scores 76 vs 65 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin Defender T+H
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.