81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
77/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
17 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Pirelli Scorpion Winter vs Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II — 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.
VS
86
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Winter if dry matters 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
Score (0–100)
Scorpion Winter leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 94 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 89 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 81 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 87 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 73 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 73 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Winter Sottozero Serie II leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Scorpion Winter | Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Pirelli Scorpion Winter | Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 86 |
| Dry | 91 | 87 |
| Wet | 82 | 89 |
| Snow | 78 | 81 |
| Comfort | 80 | 88 |
| Noise | 85 | 85 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 84 |
| Handling | 80 | 87 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
86
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Pirelli Scorpion Winter | B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter Premium Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 44 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Pirelli
86
/ 100
Pirelli
Winner: Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Winter if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 84 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 88 vs 80 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 89 vs 82 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie II scores 87 vs 80 on handling.
Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion Winter
Tire B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero Serie 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.