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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli Scorpion ATR vs Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 — 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
Treadwear
81
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55

Winter Premium Touring tires

Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
85
Snow
90
Comfort
60
Treadwear
85
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Pirelli Scorpion ATR and Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Scorpion ATR is stronger on comfort, dry and handling. Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 is stronger on snow, wet and treadwear.
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Category breakdown

6 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 10
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
90
B — Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
80
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRIceGUARD Stud iG55
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80
SimpleTire owners 100 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 4
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
B — Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
85
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRIceGUARD Stud iG55
Tire Rack owners 69 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 85
SimpleTire owners 60 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 23
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
67
B — Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
90
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRIceGUARD Stud iG55
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners 67 90
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 26
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
86
B — Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
60
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRIceGUARD Stud iG55
Tire Rack owners 68 –
Tyre Reviews owners 86 60
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) IceGUARD Stud iG55 leads by 4
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
81
B — Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
85
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRIceGUARD Stud iG55
Tire Rack owners 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 85
SimpleTire owners 70 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion ATR leads by 5
A — Pirelli Scorpion ATR
80
B — Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
75
Why this score
SourceScorpion ATRIceGUARD Stud iG55
Tyre Reviews owners 80 75

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Scorpion ATR vs Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion ATRYokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
Relative Score 81 80
Dry 90 80
Wet 81 85
Snow 67 90
Comfort 86 60
Treadwear 81 85
Handling 80 75

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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 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 Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55

The Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 is highly regarded for its robust performance in severe winter conditions, offering reliable traction on snow, ice, and slush. While users praise its winter capabilities, they note that the tire's soft compound and stud configuration result in increased road noise and reduced handling precision on dry pavement.

Pros

  • Excellent grip and traction on snow and ice
  • Strong performance in slushy conditions
  • Durable tread life over multiple seasons
  • Effective stud retention during normal driving

Cons

  • High levels of road noise on dry or wet tarmac
  • Increased stopping distances on dry surfaces
  • Noticeable tire flex or 'tilting' during spirited cornering
  • Potential for stud loss under heavy driving conditions

Observations

  • Users report that the tire's performance is particularly enhanced when paired with 4x4 drivetrain systems.
  • The soft compound is noted to be more noticeable during city driving and maneuvers over uneven surfaces like tram tracks.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion ATR B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55
Category—Winter Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
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

Yokohama

Too close to call: Pirelli Scorpion ATR and Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 are within 2 points overall. Pirelli Scorpion ATR is stronger on comfort, dry and handling. Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 is stronger on snow, wet and treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 86 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55 scores 90 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 90 vs 80 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion ATR scores 80 vs 75 on handling.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Tire B · Yokohama IceGUARD Stud iG55

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.