Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 review
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 is generally regarded as a high-performing winter tire that excels in snow and wet conditions, offering a refined and quiet ride quality. While most users praise its handling and traction, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and fuel efficiency, with performance potentially sensitive to extreme temperature fluctuations.
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%By road tests
83.9%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 is generally regarded as a high-performing winter tire that excels in snow and wet conditions, offering a refined and quiet ride quality. While most users praise its handling and traction, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and fuel efficiency, with performance potentially sensitive to extreme temperature fluctuations.
Pros
- Exceptional snow and wet weather traction
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Responsive handling and dry road stability
- Strong performance in varied winter conditions
Cons
- Potential for accelerated tread wear
- Negative impact on fuel economy
- Performance degradation in high-temperature conditions
- Inconsistent noise levels reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Users with heavy hybrid SUVs, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, noted a superior ride quality compared to factory all-season tires.
- Drivers of mid-size SUVs like the Volvo XC60 reported noticeable drops in fuel efficiency and average tread life over 20,000 km.
5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Autobild SUV Winter tire Test · 235/50 R 19
5th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 |
2024 AS SUV Winter tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 |
2023 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/60 R18
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 10 |
2023 Tyre Reviews SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 9 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 9 |
2023 AMS SUV Winter tire Test · 255/45 R20
5th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Circle | 1st of 7 |
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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