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Avon 3D Ultra vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — 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.
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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
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 91 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 55 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 74 |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Noise
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | 3D Ultra | Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 5 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon 3D Ultra | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 37 | 91 |
| Dry | 55 | 93 |
| Wet | 10 | 91 |
| Snow | – | 78 |
| Comfort | 60 | 92 |
| Noise | – | 91 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 87 |
| Handling | 5 | 93 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Avon 3D Ultra receives highly polarized feedback, with users reporting vastly different experiences regarding grip and compound durability. While some riders praise the tire for its predictable handling and excellent performance during spirited riding, others report significant issues with the rubber hardening and losing traction almost immediately.
Pros
- Predictable and stable handling during spirited riding
- High levels of grip when operating within the intended temperature range
- Comfortable ride quality and smooth turn-in characteristics
Cons
- Reports of the rubber compound hardening and becoming 'shiny' prematurely
- Inconsistent grip performance leading to safety concerns
- Potential for rapid degradation in specific use cases
Observations
- Performance appears highly sensitive to riding style and surface conditions, leading to conflicting reports on thermal management.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon 3D Ultra | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Max Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Motorcycle | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Avon
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 93 vs 5 on handling.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 91 vs 10 on wet.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 93 vs 55 on dry.
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season Plus scores 92 vs 60 on comfort.
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.