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Pirelli Scorpion Verde review

The Pirelli Scorpion Verde is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its initial comfort, low road noise, and smooth handling characteristics. However, user experiences are significantly divided regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with a notable subset of owners reporting premature wear and inconsistent traction in adverse conditions.

Relative score
73/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
82/100
148 reviews
Road tests
65/100
5 published tests
Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Wet weather traction#Ride comfort and bumps#OEM fitment experience

Owners rate it 16.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde
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

81.5%
Would buy again 51%
Dry
Overall dry
88.5%
Corner stability
67%
Dry traction
77.5%
Steering response
67.5%
Wet
Overall wet
83%
Hydroplaning resistance
88%
Wet traction
70.5%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
85.8%
Comfort
Overall comfort
84.5%
Ride comfort
85%
Noise
Overall noise
89.3%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
76.2%
Handling
Overall handling
68%
By source
DriverReviews92%1,222 reviews Tyre Reviews67%64 reviews Tire Rack75%

By road tests

64.8%
Dry
83.8%
Wet
82.6%
Comfort
1%
Noise
56.5%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
73.1%
Dry Handling
76.4%
Subj. Dry Handling
86.7%
Wet Braking
64.4%
Wet Handling
43.6%
Straight Aquaplaning
47.8%
Curved Aquaplaning
73.3%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
73.3%
Inside Noise level
59.2%
Subjective Comfort
25%
Rolling Resistance
73.6%
tire Weight
10%
Price
40%
Wear
93.3%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 148 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Pirelli Scorpion Verde is a polarizing tire that receives high praise for its initial comfort, low road noise, and smooth handling characteristics. However, user experiences are significantly divided regarding tread longevity and wet-weather performance, with a notable subset of owners reporting premature wear and inconsistent traction in adverse conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and low road noise levels when new.
  • Strong dry-road handling and steering precision.
  • Good fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance.
  • Generally positive performance in light snow and varied all-season conditions for many users.

Cons

  • Frequent reports of premature tread wear, often falling well short of mileage warranties.
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance, with some users citing aquaplaning and poor grip.
  • Increased road noise and vibration as the tire wears down.
  • Reports of structural issues, including sidewall cracking and tires becoming 'out of round'.

Worth knowing

  • Owners of heavier SUVs and AWD vehicles (e.g., VW Tiguan, Land Rover, Jeep Grand Cherokee) report highly variable tread life, with some achieving high mileage while others report rapid wear.
  • Users with 20-inch and larger wheel sizes frequently report issues with vibration and 'out of round' tires, suggesting potential sensitivity to larger rim profiles.
  • Drivers of luxury SUVs (Volvo XC60/XC90) often report higher satisfaction levels, suggesting the tire may be better suited to specific vehicle suspension tunings.
Test results

5 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18

8th of 10
Best: Noise · 2nd Weakest: Gravel Traction · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking9th of 10
Dry Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance3rd of 10
Straight Aqua3rd of 10
Noise2nd of 10
Price9th of 10
Gravel Handling4th of 10
Gravel Traction10th of 10
Sand Traction5th of 10
Grass Traction6th of 10
Mud Traction5th of 10

2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test · 225/60 R18

6th of 8
Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 8
Wet Handling6th of 8
Dry Braking4th of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance2nd of 8
Straight Aqua5th of 8
Subj. Comfort7th of 8
Subj. Noise6th of 8

2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18

5th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling9th of 10
Dry Braking4th of 10
Dry Handling3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aqua9th of 10
Noise5th of 10
Price7th of 10
Gravel Handling7th of 10
Gravel Traction6th of 10
Sand Traction7th of 10
Grass Traction5th of 10
Mud Traction9th of 10

2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 tire Test · 265/60 R18

4th of 8
Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Grass Traction · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking1st of 8
Wet Handling5th of 8
Dry Braking3rd of 8
Dry Handling4th of 8
Rolling Resistance3rd of 8
Straight Aqua5th of 8
Noise2nd of 8
Price5th of 8
Gravel Handling1st of 8
Gravel Traction2nd of 8
Grass Traction8th of 8
Mud Traction6th of 8

2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test

5th of 15
Best: Wear · 2nd Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear2nd of 15
Inside Noise level4th of 15
Rolling Resistance5th of 15
Side G-Force on Wet surface5th of 15
Wet Handling5th of 15
Wet Braking5th of 15
Curved Aquaplaning5th of 15
Straight Aquaplaning5th of 15
Dry Braking3rd of 15
Subj. Dry Handling3rd of 15
Dry Handling3rd of 15
Where to buy

Pirelli Scorpion Verde specs & sizes

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Community buzz

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde are mixed, with many users praising their dry and wet road performance, while heavily criticizing their poor snow capabilities and short tread life. Several drivers report replacing them prematurely due to rapid wear, hydroplaning concerns, or harsh ride quality, often switching to alternatives like the Michelin CrossClimate2.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive13%
Mixed61%
Negative26%
Top themes
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Wet weather traction#Ride comfort and bumps#OEM fitment experience

From 23 threads and comments.

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