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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR — 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
Pirelli Scorpion ATR tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
79/100
29 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
81
Snow
67
Comfort
86
Noise
–
Treadwear
81
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — better snow, handling and wet. 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) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 3
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
93
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
90
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 88 82
Tyre Reviews owners – 90
SimpleTire owners 95 100

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 11
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
92
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 87 69
Tyre Reviews owners – 81
SimpleTire owners 95 60

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 21
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
88
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
67
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 91 88
Tyre Reviews owners – 67
SimpleTire owners 94 70

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 2
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
88
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
86
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 82 68
Tyre Reviews owners – 86
SimpleTire owners 93 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
86
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
–
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
SimpleTire owners 87 100

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 10
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
91
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
Tire Rack owners 83 85
Tyre Reviews owners – 81
SimpleTire owners 92 70

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion All Terrain Plus leads by 12
A — Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
92
B — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
80
Why this score
SourceScorpion All Terrain PlusScorpion ATR
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus vs Pirelli Scorpion ATR: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion All Terrain PlusPirelli Scorpion ATR
Relative Score 91 81
Dry 93 90
Wet 92 81
Snow 88 67
Comfort 88 86
Noise 86 –
Treadwear 91 81
Handling 92 80

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Headline score

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 Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Pirelli Scorpion ATR

The Pirelli Scorpion A/TR is widely regarded as a premium, highly capable all-terrain tire that excels in on-road comfort and wet-weather handling. While most users praise its quiet highway manners and versatility across mixed surfaces, some report inconsistent tread life and diminished performance in deep snow or as the tire nears the end of its service life.

Pros

  • Exceptional on-road comfort and low noise levels for an all-terrain tire
  • Strong wet-weather grip and resistance to hydroplaning
  • Versatile performance across mixed surfaces including mud, gravel, and sand
  • Generally high durability and long tread life for many users

Cons

  • Poor performance in deep snow and ice conditions
  • Reported difficulties with initial balancing and vibration issues
  • Performance and grip levels drop significantly as tread wears down
  • Premium price point compared to competitors

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and 4x4s (e.g., Land Rover Discovery, Nissan Navara) report high satisfaction with the balance of on-road manners and off-road capability.
  • Some owners of full-size trucks (e.g., Ford F-150) noted premature wear or structural issues, suggesting the tire may be better suited for lighter or mid-sized SUVs.
  • Performance in winter conditions is highly dependent on the vehicle type, with some users finding them inadequate for severe alpine environments.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Sizes available229
Rim diameters16″ – 20″16″ – 22″
Tread depth12 - 16/32″11/32″
UTQG640 A B440 A B
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi50,000 mi
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised White LetteringBlackwall
Max pressure44 - 80 psi44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Pirelli

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

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 88 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

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

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 92 vs 81 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus scores 91 vs 81 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion ATR

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.