Nitto Recon Grappler AT vs Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT and the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT have met in one independent test so far, and the Scorpion XTM AT finished ahead. The Recon Grappler AT was stronger in value, the Scorpion XTM AT in dry, wet, snow, off road and comfort.
Performance profile
16 measurements from the one shared test, each tire shown as its share of the better figure.
Where each is furthest ahead
Recon Grappler AT
Scorpion XTM AT
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Recon Grappler AT
Not ahead in any category
Scorpion XTM AT
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | Recon Grappler AT | Gap | Scorpion XTM AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Scorpion XTM AT ahead | |||
| Dry Braking ft | 148 | 9.4% | 134 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | 9 | 8.3% | 9.75 |
| Wet Scorpion XTM AT ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 149 | 21.3% | 117 |
| Wet Handling s | 133.8 | 10.3% | 120 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | 6.6 | 34.8% | 8.9 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 60.3 | 4.6% | 63.1 |
| Snow Scorpion XTM AT ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 45 | 3.2% | 44 |
| Snow Traction s | 6.23 | 15.6% | 5.26 |
| Snow Handling s | 84.03 | 2.5% | 81.91 |
| Subj. Snow Handling pts | 8.3 | 4.8% | 8.7 |
| Off road Scorpion XTM AT ahead | |||
| Dirt Handling s | 75.59 | 2% | 74.05 |
| Subj. Dirt Handling pts | 8.1 | 6.2% | 8.6 |
| Comfort Scorpion XTM AT ahead | |||
| Subj. Comfort pts | 8 | 18.8% | 9.5 |
| Subj. Noise pts | 7 | 28.6% | 9 |
| Noise dB | 55.75 | 0.8 dB | 54.95 |
| Value Recon Grappler AT ahead | |||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.2 | 11.8% | 9.3 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 1 test in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Recon Grappler AT | Field | Scorpion XTM AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated | P7 of 7 | P1 of 7 |
Recon Grappler AT vs Scorpion XTM AT: your questions
Is the Nitto Recon Grappler AT or the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT the better tire?
The Nitto Recon Grappler AT and the Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT have met in one independent test so far, and the Scorpion XTM AT finished ahead. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Recon Grappler AT scores 6.3 and the Scorpion XTM AT 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Recon Grappler AT or the Scorpion XTM AT?
The Scorpion XTM AT led 4 of the 4 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Scorpion XTM AT led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Scorpion XTM AT led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the Recon Grappler AT and 6.2/10 for the Scorpion XTM AT.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Recon Grappler AT 66% from 1 reviews and the Scorpion XTM AT 78% from 6.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.