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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — 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.

Tire A Hankook

Hankook Winter i*pike RS2

Premium Touring Winter tire

Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
58/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
83/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
29
Wet
82
Snow
88
Comfort
64
Noise
89
Treadwear
90
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better dry, comfort and handling. Pick the Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 if noise 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 64
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
29
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
93
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 1 –
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 70 –
SimpleTire owners – 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 10
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
82
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
92
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 82 –
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 82 –
SimpleTire owners – 95

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
88
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
88
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 83 –
Tire Rack owners – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 95 –
SimpleTire owners – 94

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 24
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
64
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
88
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 56 –
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Winter i*pike RS2 leads by 3
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
89
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
86
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
SimpleTire owners – 87

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 1
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
90
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
91
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –
SimpleTire owners – 92

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 12
A — Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
80
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
92
Why this score
SourceWinter i*pike RS2Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –

Scores at a glance

Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Winter i*pike RS2Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Relative Score 77 90
Dry 29 93
Wet 82 92
Snow 88 88
Comfort 64 88
Noise 89 86
Treadwear 90 91
Handling 80 92

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Hankook Winter i*pike RS2

The Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented winter tire that excels in severe ice and snow conditions. Users consistently praise its robust stud retention and predictable handling, positioning it as a competitive alternative to premium European brands.

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and braking performance on ice and packed snow
  • High-quality stud retention and long-term durability
  • Predictable side grip and cornering stability
  • Excellent value-to-performance ratio

Cons

  • Vague steering feedback on dry tarmac
  • Noticeable understeer when driving on dry road surfaces
  • Performance on dry pavement does not match the precision of premium summer-oriented winter tires

Observations

  • Long-term users report that the rubber compound remains malleable and effective even after multiple seasons of harsh Nordic winters.
  • The tire maintains consistent performance characteristics across various vehicle types, including those with higher horsepower outputs.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
CategoryPremium Touring Winter tire—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—22
Rim diameters—16″ – 20″
Tread depth—12 - 16/32″
UTQG—640 A B
Treadwear warranty—50,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering
Max pressure—44 - 80 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better dry, comfort and handling. Pick the Hankook Winter i*pike RS2 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 93 vs 29 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 88 vs 64 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 92 vs 80 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 92 vs 82 on wet.

Tire A · Hankook Winter i*pike RS2
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

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.