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Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow vs Toyo Snowprox S943 — 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 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 Toyo

Toyo Snowprox S943

Winter Premium Touring tires

Toyo Snowprox S943 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
76
Wet
77
Snow
60
Comfort
71
Noise
–
Treadwear
82
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow — 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 Ice & Snow leads by 10
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
86
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
76
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowSnowprox S943
Tyre Reviews owners – 76

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 12
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
89
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
77
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowSnowprox S943
Tyre Reviews owners – 77

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 28
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
88
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
60
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowSnowprox S943
Tyre Reviews owners – 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 12
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
83
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
71
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowSnowprox S943
Tyre Reviews owners – 71

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
82
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 2
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
84
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
82
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowSnowprox S943
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Ice & Snow leads by 21
A — Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
85
B — Toyo Snowprox S943
64
Why this score
SourceScorpion Ice & SnowSnowprox S943
Tyre Reviews owners – 64

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow vs Toyo Snowprox S943: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion Ice & SnowToyo Snowprox S943
Relative Score 86 73
Dry 86 76
Wet 89 77
Snow 88 60
Comfort 83 71
Noise 82 –
Treadwear 84 82
Handling 85 64

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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 Ice & Snow

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Toyo Snowprox S943

The Toyo Snowprox S943 receives a polarized reception, with users divided on its winter capabilities. While some drivers appreciate its fuel efficiency and handling in cold, dry, or wet conditions, others report significant safety concerns regarding traction in deep snow and on ice.

Pros

  • Strong fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
  • Reliable handling in cold, dry, and wet road conditions
  • Good tread longevity for some driving styles
  • Competitive price-to-performance value

Cons

  • Poor traction and grip in snow and icy conditions
  • Increased noise levels, particularly when cornering
  • Inconsistent performance in wet conditions, specifically regarding hydroplaning
  • Noticeable degradation in grip when temperatures rise above 15 degrees Celsius

Observations

  • Users suggested the tire may be better suited for smaller vehicles rather than midsize sedans, where snow performance was noted to be lacking.
  • Drivers with sport-tuned suspensions reported a lack of road feedback, suggesting the tire may not pair well with performance-oriented chassis setups.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow B · Toyo Snowprox S943
Category—Winter Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Toyo

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow — better snow, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 88 vs 60 on snow.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 85 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 89 vs 77 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow scores 83 vs 71 on comfort.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow
Tire B · Toyo Snowprox S943

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.