88
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
86/100
9 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Alpin vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II — 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
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Michelin Alpin and Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II are within 2 points overall. Michelin Alpin is stronger on treadwear and wet. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II is stronger on handling, snow and dry.
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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
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Alpin | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Alpin leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Alpin | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Alpin | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Alpin | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 91 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Alpin leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Alpin | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 94 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Alpin | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 88 | 89 |
| Dry | 86 | 90 |
| Wet | 94 | 91 |
| Snow | 80 | 85 |
| Comfort | 91 | 91 |
| Noise | – | 92 |
| Treadwear | 94 | 86 |
| Handling | 76 | 91 |
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Headline score
88
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
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.
The Michelin Alpin is highly regarded by users as a premium winter tire that excels in snow, ice, and cold, wet conditions. Drivers consistently report significant improvements in traction and vehicle stability compared to other winter or all-season alternatives, making it a reliable choice for challenging winter climates.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and traction on snow and ice
- Noticeable performance improvement in cold and wet conditions
- High level of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Strong durability and slow tread wear over extended mileage
Cons
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
- Can feel overly aggressive or sensitive on loose surfaces like gravel
- Limited feedback on dry-weather performance from most users
Observations
- Users report that the tire effectively mitigates common handling issues, such as understeer in front-wheel-drive vehicles and rear-end instability in rear-wheel-drive cars.
- The 225/45 R17 size is noted for consistent performance on Audi S Line models.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
88
/ 100
Michelin
89
/ 100
Pirelli
Too close to call: Michelin Alpin and Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II are within 2 points overall. Michelin Alpin is stronger on treadwear and wet. Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II is stronger on handling, snow and dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II scores 91 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin scores 94 vs 86 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II scores 85 vs 80 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II scores 90 vs 86 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II
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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.