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.
Owners rate it 16.7 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
81.5%By road tests
64.8%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 5th of 10 |
2020 ViBilagare SUV tire Test · 225/60 R18
6th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 6th of 8 |
2020 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 255/55 R18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 9th of 10 |
2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 tire Test · 265/60 R18
4th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Price | 5th of 8 | |
| Gravel Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Gravel Traction | 2nd of 8 | |
| Grass Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Mud Traction | 6th of 8 |
2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test
5th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 2nd of 15 | |
| Inside Noise level | 4th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 15 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 5th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Wet Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 15 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 15 |
Pirelli Scorpion Verde specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 400 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 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.
From 23 threads and comments.