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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Kumho Ecsta KH11 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — 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.

Tire A Kumho

Kumho Ecsta KH11

Summer High Performance tires

Kumho Ecsta KH11 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
5 owner reviews
Dry
72
Wet
64
Snow
–
Comfort
73
Noise
–
Treadwear
83
Handling
66

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

All Season Premium Touring tires

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season tread pattern
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
82/100
155 owner reviews
Dry
86
Wet
67
Snow
65
Comfort
84
Noise
63
Treadwear
81
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — better dry, comfort and handling. 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 Verde All Season leads by 14
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
72
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
86
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 72 81
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion Verde All Season leads by 3
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
64
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
67
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 57
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners 64 66
SimpleTire owners – 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
–
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
65
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 58
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners – 63
SimpleTire owners – 88

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Verde All Season leads by 11
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
73
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
84
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 73 71
SimpleTire owners – 87

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
–
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
63
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Professional tests (TWG score) – 46
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Ecsta KH11 leads by 2
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
83
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
81
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Tire Rack owners – 67
Tyre Reviews owners 83 73
SimpleTire owners – 84

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion Verde All Season leads by 9
A — Kumho Ecsta KH11
66
B — Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
75
Why this score
SourceEcsta KH11Scorpion Verde All Season
Tyre Reviews owners 66 75
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Kumho Ecsta KH11 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Ecsta KH11Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Relative Score 72 78
Dry 72 86
Wet 64 67
Snow – 65
Comfort 73 84
Noise – 63
Treadwear 83 81
Handling 66 75

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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 Kumho Ecsta KH11

The Kumho Ecsta KH11 presents a polarized user experience, with feedback ranging from high praise for longevity and value to significant criticism regarding handling and wet-weather performance. While some drivers report exceptional tread life and reliable grip, others express concerns over sidewall stability and inconsistent performance, particularly on performance-oriented vehicles.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and durability
  • High value-for-money compared to premium brands
  • Reliable dry and wet road traction for daily commuting
  • Consistent fuel economy

Cons

  • Weak sidewall construction leading to poor handling feedback
  • Inconsistent grip levels in wet conditions
  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users
  • Lack of confidence during spirited driving

Observations

  • Users driving heavier executive sedans reported high satisfaction with long-distance comfort and tread life.
  • Performance-oriented vehicle owners noted significant dissatisfaction with sidewall stiffness and handling precision.
Tire B Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

The Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its dry-road handling, fuel efficiency, and impressive tread longevity for many drivers. However, a significant subset of users reports disappointing wet-weather traction, increased road noise as the tire ages, and a firm ride quality that some find harsh on uneven surfaces.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability for many users
  • Strong dry-road grip and responsive handling
  • Improved fuel economy compared to competitors
  • Generally quiet and smooth ride when new

Cons

  • Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction, particularly on roundabouts
  • Increased road noise and 'whooping' sounds as tread wears
  • Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality on bumpy roads
  • Susceptibility to uneven wear patterns

Observations

  • Users with heavy SUVs and performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Jeep SRT, Range Rover) report faster tread degradation and loss of grip compared to those with lighter crossovers.
  • Drivers of luxury vehicles (Jaguar, BMW) frequently note that the tire's firm compound can negatively impact ride comfort and cabin noise levels.
  • Owners of AWD vehicles often report excellent performance in light snow and mud, though this is highly dependent on specific driving conditions.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Kumho Ecsta KH11

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

Mixed

Community opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season are mixed, with some users praising their wet weather performance and OEM longevity, while others criticize them for a harsh ride, lack of winter certification (3PMSF), and mediocre overall reviews compared to alternatives. Many owners contemplate switching to different brands or larger wheel sizes to improve ride quality and snow capability.

r/Lexus ·6 upvotes ·2026-06-17

“Time to start considering my next set of tires Bought my used 2010 Lexus RX450h a few years ago, and the tread is starting to get shallow, after putting about 30k on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season tires that came with the vehicle (vehicle is at 116k total). I've been very happy with the performance I've received on the Pirelli tires; especially in heavy rains. The one thing I haven't really done is take them to the snow. But, with that said, I've been looking at other brands. The Bridgestone Blizzak and UltraWeather tires carry 80k mile warrantees, and are less expensive. Plus, the latter has the 3PMSF rating along with the M+S, so it's actually rated for snowy conditions. There's also the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to consider. Am I giving up performance in rainy conditions by going with the higher snow rated tire? The Pirelli tires are about $30ish more per tire. In the scheme of things is $100-120 per set in the scheme of things? What other brands/models are people using that gives them really good performance in rain, with some trips to the snow/ice country? FWIW: My tire size is the bigger 235/55R19 that came as an option on the vehicle Read more”

r/KiaEV9 ·1 upvote ·2026-09-02

“All Season tyres Finding All Season tyres for my EV9 is proving to be an impossible task. Apparently this tyre size is unusual. I only found Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season (113V, LR) which is not an EV tyre but in fact intended for Land Rover. And it's not 3PMSF (real winter certification required in places like Germany). Anyone has some experience with this? Or is everyone with summer+winter tyres set up. Thank you!”

r/LandRover ·1 upvote ·2023-07-16

“Opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde AS My 2020 RR Sport SE has hit 36k and the tires are done. It appears that there's only one tire to choose from for 19 inch wheels - the OEM Pirelli Scorpion Verde. They don't get great reviews compared to other brands available on 20/21/22 inch wheels. I don't have any experience with anything else to compare on this vehicle. I can get some 21 inch wheels for $1200 locally and there are a lot of tire options. Aside from aesthetics, is getting away from the Scorpion Verde worth it for ride quality?”

Top themes
#Wet weather performance#Ride quality and comfort#Snow and winter capability#Treadwear and longevity#OEM tire availability#EV and SUV fitment

Based on 7 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Ecsta KH11 B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
CategorySummer High Performance tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available—43
Rim diameters—16″ – 22″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—600 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — better dry, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 86 vs 72 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 84 vs 73 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 75 vs 66 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season scores 67 vs 64 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho Ecsta KH11
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

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.