Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain review
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is widely regarded as a high-performing, versatile tire that successfully balances aggressive off-road aesthetics and capability with refined on-road manners. Users frequently praise its exceptional wet and winter weather traction, noting that it remains surprisingly quiet and comfortable for its category, often positioning it as a superior alternative to more common industry competitors.
Owners rate it 19.5 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
92.5%By road tests
73%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 67 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus is widely regarded as a high-performing, versatile tire that successfully balances aggressive off-road aesthetics and capability with refined on-road manners. Users frequently praise its exceptional wet and winter weather traction, noting that it remains surprisingly quiet and comfortable for its category, often positioning it as a superior alternative to more common industry competitors.
Pros
- Excellent traction in snow, ice, and wet conditions
- Surprisingly low road noise for an all-terrain tread pattern
- Strong off-road performance in mud and loose gravel
- High value-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
- Aggressive, aesthetically pleasing sidewall and tread design
Cons
- Occasional reports of difficult balancing or persistent vibrations
- Some users noted a slight decrease in fuel economy
- Minor instances of tread chipping or cutting under heavy use
- Inconsistent ride comfort reported by a small minority of users
Worth knowing
- Users with full-size trucks and SUVs (e.g., Silverado, Suburban, Tundra) frequently highlight the tire's ability to maintain a quiet cabin during long-distance highway driving.
- Owners of off-road-oriented vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler and Nissan Xterra report significant improvements in handling and confidence compared to stock or dedicated mud-terrain tires.
- One user noted a significant installation challenge when attempting to fit R16 tires onto 18-inch rims, emphasizing the importance of correct sizing.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023/24 Best All Terrain tires In Snow · 275/65 R18
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Traction | 6th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 7 |
2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain tires · 265/70 R17
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 7th of 9 | |
| Dirt Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Gravel Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dirt Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Gravel Handling | 6th of 9 |