Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season review
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its dry-road handling, fuel efficiency, and impressive tread longevity for many drivers. However, a significant subset of users reports disappointing wet-weather traction, increased road noise as the tire ages, and a firm ride quality that some find harsh on uneven surfaces.
Owners rate it 13.5 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
81.7%By road tests
68.2%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 155 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its dry-road handling, fuel efficiency, and impressive tread longevity for many drivers. However, a significant subset of users reports disappointing wet-weather traction, increased road noise as the tire ages, and a firm ride quality that some find harsh on uneven surfaces.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability for many users
- Strong dry-road grip and responsive handling
- Improved fuel economy compared to competitors
- Generally quiet and smooth ride when new
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction, particularly on roundabouts
- Increased road noise and 'whooping' sounds as tread wears
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality on bumpy roads
- Susceptibility to uneven wear patterns
Worth knowing
- Users with heavy SUVs and performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Jeep SRT, Range Rover) report faster tread degradation and loss of grip compared to those with lighter crossovers.
- Drivers of luxury vehicles (Jaguar, BMW) frequently note that the tire's firm compound can negatively impact ride comfort and cabin noise levels.
- Owners of AWD vehicles often report excellent performance in light snow and mud, though this is highly dependent on specific driving conditions.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season are mixed, with some users praising their wet weather performance and OEM longevity, while others criticize them for a harsh ride, lack of winter certification (3PMSF), and mediocre overall reviews compared to alternatives. Many owners contemplate switching to different brands or larger wheel sizes to improve ride quality and snow capability.
From 7 threads and comments.