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Updated May 2026

Pirelli Scorpion All Season SF3 review

The Pirelli Scorpion All Season series is widely regarded as a high-performing, comfortable, and reliable tire that excels in wet and dry road conditions. While most users praise its quiet ride and responsive handling, there is a recurring consensus regarding premature tread wear, with several owners reporting significantly lower mileage than the manufacturer's warranty suggests.

Relative score
91/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
92/100
89 reviews
Pirelli Scorpion All Season SF3
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

92.4%
Would buy again 90%
Dry
Overall dry
96.2%
Wet
Overall wet
93.9%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
86.2%
Comfort
Overall comfort
94.2%
Noise
Overall noise
89.3%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
88.5%
Handling
Overall handling
88%
By source
DriverReviews92%83 reviews Tyre Reviews90%5 reviews
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 89 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Pirelli Scorpion All Season series is widely regarded as a high-performing, comfortable, and reliable tire that excels in wet and dry road conditions. While most users praise its quiet ride and responsive handling, there is a recurring consensus regarding premature tread wear, with several owners reporting significantly lower mileage than the manufacturer's warranty suggests.

Pros

  • Excellent wet and dry road traction
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Responsive handling and steering feedback
  • Strong performance in varied weather conditions including light snow

Cons

  • Premature tread wear compared to mileage warranties
  • Occasional reports of increased road noise as the tire ages
  • Some users noted a stiff ride quality on rough or uneven road surfaces

Worth knowing

  • Owners of heavy SUVs and AWD vehicles (e.g., BMW X5, Kia Telluride) frequently reported faster-than-expected tread wear.
  • Users transitioning from other brands like Michelin or BFGoodrich often noted a significant improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.