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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Pirelli Scorpion STR A vs Toyo A23 — 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 STR A tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
Owner ratings
Dry
83
Wet
77
Snow
55
Comfort
80
Noise
82
Treadwear
73
Handling
81

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo A23

All Season Touring tires

Toyo A23 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
59
Snow
60
Comfort
66
Noise
–
Treadwear
64
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Scorpion STR A — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Toyo A23 if snow 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion STR A leads by 5
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
83
B — Toyo A23
78
Why this score
SourceScorpion STR AA23
Tire Rack owners – 82
Tyre Reviews owners – 78

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion STR A leads by 18
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
77
B — Toyo A23
59
Why this score
SourceScorpion STR AA23
Tire Rack owners – 73
Tyre Reviews owners – 59

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) A23 leads by 5
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
55
B — Toyo A23
60
Why this score
SourceScorpion STR AA23
Tire Rack owners – 51
Tyre Reviews owners – 60

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion STR A leads by 14
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
80
B — Toyo A23
66
Why this score
SourceScorpion STR AA23
Tire Rack owners – 69
Tyre Reviews owners – 66

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
82
B — Toyo A23
–

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Scorpion STR A leads by 9
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
73
B — Toyo A23
64
Why this score
SourceScorpion STR AA23
Tire Rack owners – 51
Tyre Reviews owners – 64

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Scorpion STR A leads by 18
A — Pirelli Scorpion STR A
81
B — Toyo A23
63
Why this score
SourceScorpion STR AA23
Tyre Reviews owners – 63

Scores at a glance

Pirelli Scorpion STR A vs Toyo A23: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryPirelli Scorpion STR AToyo A23
Relative Score 75 64
Dry 83 78
Wet 77 59
Snow 55 60
Comfort 80 66
Noise 82 –
Treadwear 73 64
Handling 81 63

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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 STR A

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Toyo A23

The Toyo A23 is a polarizing OEM tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback, often depending on the user's driving environment and expectations. While some owners report satisfactory longevity and reliable performance for daily commuting, a significant portion of users criticize its poor wet-weather traction and premature tread wear.

Pros

  • Solid dry road grip and stability
  • Acceptable comfort and noise levels for highway driving
  • Capable off-road performance in muddy or rural conditions
  • Competitive value for fleet or standard daily use

Cons

  • Dangerous or unpredictable traction in wet conditions
  • Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
  • High levels of road noise reported by some users
  • Poor value proposition compared to premium aftermarket alternatives

Observations

  • Users of larger 4x4 vehicles like the Shogun Sport report highly polarized experiences, ranging from excellent off-road capability to extreme instability in the wet.
  • CUV owners, specifically those with the Mazda CX5, appear more satisfied with the tire's longevity, with some reporting up to 44,000 miles of service.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Pirelli Scorpion STR A B · Toyo A23
Category—All Season Touring tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Pirelli

Toyo

Winner: Pirelli Scorpion STR A — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Toyo A23 if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Pirelli Scorpion STR A scores 77 vs 59 on wet.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Scorpion STR A scores 81 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Scorpion STR A scores 80 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Pirelli Scorpion STR A scores 73 vs 64 on treadwear.

Tire A · Pirelli Scorpion STR A
Tire B · Toyo A23

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.