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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Latitude Diamaris vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — 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.

Tire A Michelin

Michelin Latitude Diamaris

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Michelin Latitude Diamaris tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
75
Snow
–
Comfort
85
Noise
–
Treadwear
85
Handling
77

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better wet, handling and treadwear. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Latitude Diamaris leads by 2
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
95
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
93
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 95 –
SimpleTire owners – 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 17
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
75
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
92
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 75 –
SimpleTire owners – 95

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
–
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
88
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire Rack owners – 91
SimpleTire owners – 94

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 3
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
85
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
88
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 85 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
–
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
86
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
SimpleTire owners – 87

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 6
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
85
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
91
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 85 –
SimpleTire owners – 92

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 15
A — Michelin Latitude Diamaris
77
B — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
92
Why this score
SourceLatitude DiamarisScorpion All Terrain Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 77 –

Scores at a glance

Michelin Latitude Diamaris vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Latitude DiamarisPirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Relative Score 83 91
Dry 95 93
Wet 75 92
Snow – 88
Comfort 85 88
Noise – 86
Treadwear 85 91
Handling 77 92

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Michelin Latitude Diamaris

The Michelin Latitude Diamaris is widely regarded for its exceptional tread longevity and fuel efficiency, particularly when fitted to luxury SUVs like the BMW X5. While users praise its dry-weather performance and quiet ride, opinions on wet-weather traction are polarized, with some drivers reporting concerns regarding hydroplaning in standing water.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life with many users reporting 40,000+ miles
  • High fuel efficiency compared to newer successor models
  • Strong dry-weather grip and handling feedback
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance and susceptibility to hydroplaning
  • Poor traction in snow and icy conditions
  • High initial purchase price
  • Traction control intervention reported in standing water

Observations

  • BMW X5 owners consistently report high mileage figures, often exceeding 40,000 miles per set.
  • Users suggest that the wide tire profiles (e.g., 275mm) may contribute to increased hydroplaning risks in deep standing water.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Latitude Diamaris B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tires—
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4—
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?

Michelin

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better wet, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 92 vs 75 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 92 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 91 vs 85 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 88 vs 85 on comfort.

Tire A · Michelin Latitude Diamaris
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.