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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli Scorpion ATR vs Pirelli Scorpion STR A — 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.

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.

VS
Pirelli Scorpion STR A tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
Owner ratings
Dry
83
Wet
77
Snow
55
Comfort
80
Noise
82
Treadwear
73
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better snow, treadwear and dry. 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 ATR leads by 7
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
90
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
83
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 –
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 4
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
77
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 –
SimpleTire owners 60 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 12
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
67
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
55
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 67 –
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 6
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
86
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
80
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
Tire Rack owners 68 –
Tyre Reviews owners 86 –
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
–
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
82
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 8
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
73
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 –
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion STR A leads by 1
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
80
B — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
81
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRScorpion STR A
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Scorpion ATR vs Pirelli Scorpion STR A: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion ATRPirelli Scorpion STR A
Relative Score 81 75
Dry 90 83
Wet 81 77
Snow 67 55
Comfort 86 80
Noise – 82
Treadwear 81 73
Handling 80 81

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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 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.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion STR A

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion ATR B · Pirelli Scorpion STR A
Sizes available9—
Rim diameters16″ – 22″—
Tread depth11/32″—
UTQG440 A B—
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion ATR — better snow, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 67 vs 55 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 81 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 90 vs 83 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 86 vs 80 on comfort.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion STR A

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.