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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter — Compared (September 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 Ice & Snow tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
Owner ratings
Dry
86
Wet
89
Snow
88
Comfort
83
Noise
82
Treadwear
84
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Scorpion Winter

Winter Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Scorpion Winter tread pattern
Objective (60%)
77/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
17 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
82
Snow
78
Comfort
80
Noise
85
Treadwear
73
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Winter if dry and noise matter most to you.
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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 Winter leads by 5
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
86
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
91
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Professional tests (TWG score) 94
Tire Rack owners 90
Tyre Reviews owners 85
SimpleTire owners 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 7
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
89
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
82
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Professional tests (TWG score) 81
Tire Rack owners 91
Tyre Reviews owners 82
SimpleTire owners 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 10
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
88
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
78
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Professional tests (TWG score) 81
Tire Rack owners 88
Tyre Reviews owners 78
SimpleTire owners 93

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 3
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
83
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
80
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Tire Rack owners 88
Tyre Reviews owners 81
SimpleTire owners 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Winter leads by 3
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
82
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
85
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Professional tests (TWG score) 82
SimpleTire owners 73

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 11
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
84
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
73
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Tire Rack owners 81
Tyre Reviews owners 72
SimpleTire owners 73

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 5
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
85
B — Pirelli Scorpion Winter
80
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowScorpion Winter
Tyre Reviews owners 80

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow vs Pirelli Scorpion Winter: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion Ice & SnowPirelli Scorpion Winter
Relative Score 86 81
Dry 86 91
Wet 89 82
Snow 88 78
Comfort 83 80
Noise 82 85
Treadwear 84 73
Handling 85 80

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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 Ice & Snow

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Pirelli Scorpion Winter

The Pirelli Scorpion Winter is widely regarded as a high-performance winter tire that excels in wet and dry conditions, often mimicking the handling characteristics of a summer tire. While many users praise its confidence-inspiring grip on highways and in heavy rain, consensus is mixed regarding its performance in severe ice and deep slush, where some drivers report a lack of traction.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather performance and resistance to aquaplaning
  • Strong dry road handling and stability at high speeds
  • Comfortable and quiet ride quality for long-distance cruising
  • Predictable and confidence-inspiring grip in light to moderate snow

Cons

  • Inconsistent performance on hard ice and slushy conditions
  • Faster tread wear compared to standard summer tires
  • Reduced snow traction as the tire ages and tread depth decreases
  • High-speed stability can feel vague at extreme velocities

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and performance crossovers report high satisfaction with highway handling but note faster tread wear.
  • Drivers utilizing staggered fitments on 20-inch wheels report good feedback and handling, though some note the design is aging compared to newer iterations.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter
CategoryWinter Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4
Sizes available44
Rim diameters17″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow — better treadwear, snow and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Winter if dry and noise matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 84 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 88 vs 78 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 89 vs 82 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 85 vs 80 on handling.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Winter

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.