90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin XAS 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.
VS
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Michelin XAS and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is stronger on dry.
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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 Plus leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | XAS | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | XAS | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 95 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | XAS | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 94 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
XAS leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | XAS | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | XAS | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | XAS | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin XAS | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 91 |
| Dry | 90 | 93 |
| Wet | 90 | 92 |
| Snow | – | 88 |
| Comfort | 90 | 88 |
| Noise | – | 86 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 91 |
| Handling | – | 92 |
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Headline score
90
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 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 Michelin XAS is highly regarded as a dependable, classic radial tire that maintains its reputation for reliability and performance in vintage applications. Users consistently praise its quiet operation and balanced grip across various road conditions, reflecting its historical status as a premium choice for classic vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent reliability and durability over long-term use
- Quiet operation across a variety of speeds and surfaces
- Consistent grip performance on both wet and dry tarmac
- Proven track record for heavy-load applications like towing
Cons
- Limited availability of specific vintage sizes
- Higher price point associated with the Michelin Classic line
Observations
- Proven capability for heavy-load scenarios, including towing caravans and fully loaded family vehicles.
- Highly regarded for use on classic family sedans and estate cars from the 1980s era.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin XAS | B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger 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?
90
/ 100
Michelin
91
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Michelin XAS and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is stronger on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 93 vs 90 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin XAS
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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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.