Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
- TR Score
- 7.6/10
- Owners say
- 76% · 20
- TR Score
- 7.6/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 23
The Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. The Wrangler All Terrain Adventure stopped 2.2% shorter on snow; the Scorpion All Terrain Plus was 9.7% quicker in the snow traction test.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear for best all-round road safety and refinement-shorter stops, better wet/dry grip, quieter cabin, and confident light-trail ability. Choose Pirelli if you prioritize fuel economy, frequent heavy-rain motorway miles with stronger aquaplaning resistance, and improved snow traction.
Where the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure is stronger
- Best-in-test dry and wet grip with shorter braking (e.g., wet braking 59.6 m vs 62.95 m)
- Quieter ride (73 dB vs 78.1 dB) and better subjective comfort/noise
- Confident light off-road pace on dirt and gravel
Where the Scorpion All Terrain Plus is stronger
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lower rolling resistance for better efficiency
- Better snow traction and marginally faster snow handling
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure vs Scorpion All Terrain Plus at a glance
| Category | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Gap | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 1 | 1 | |
| Dry3 measurements | 3 | 0 | |
| Wet6 measurements | 3 | 2 | |
| Snow6 measurements | 2 | The Scorpion All Terrain Plus was 9.7% quicker in the snow traction test (2 tests) | 4 |
| Off road4 measurements | 2 | 0 | |
| Comfort3 measurements | 2 | 0 | |
| Value1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 7.6/10 | Level | 7.6/10 |
| Owner rating20 and 23 reviews | 76% | The Scorpion All Terrain Plus by 6 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 65% | The Scorpion All Terrain Plus by 6 points | 71% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 17 | 9 sizes made in both | 24 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests, 2022 to 2023
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 | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Field | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
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| 2023/24 Best All Terrain Tires In Snow | P7 of 7 | P6 of 7 | |
| 2022/23 Best 9 All Terrain Tires | P3 of 9 | P4 of 9 |
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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.
Where owners rate each higher
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 76% from 20 reviews and the Scorpion All Terrain Plus 82% from 23. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Gap | Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Wins | ||||||||
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| 139 | 2.3% | 142 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 68.32 | 0.1% | 68.41 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| scored | 5.3% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 196 | 5.3% | 207 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 82.48 | 2.2% | 84.3 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 13.39 | 2.3% | 13.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 50.4 | 3.3% | 52.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 9.6 | 16% | 11.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 164 | 2.2% | 168 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 6.93 | 9.7% | 6.26 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 111.2 | = | 111.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 62.73 | 0.7% | 63.16 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 57.76 | 0.9% | 58.26 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| scored | 11.1% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 73 | 5.1 dB | 78.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 9.49 | 6.3% | 8.89 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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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. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure scores 7.6 and the Scorpion All Terrain Plus 7.6 out of 10.
| Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Category | Scorpion All Terrain Plus | ||
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| 78 | Dry | 70 | ||
| 43 | Wet | 46 | ||
| 87 | Comfort | 8 | ||
| 29 | Value | 71 | ||
| 14 | Snow | 22 | ||
| 41 | Off road | 56 | ||
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.
What owners say
| Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Category | Scorpion All Terrain Plus | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.6 | Wet Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Road Feedback | 8.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8.1 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 7.4 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.4 | ||
| 7.2 | Snow Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 6.6 | Ice Grip | 6.6 | ||
Owners rate the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 76% from 20 reviews and the Scorpion All Terrain Plus 82% from 23. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
- 76%from 20 reviews
- 65%would buy again
- 547,197 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure as a quiet, comfortable all-terrain tire with confident on-road manners and strong performance on gravel, sand and light off-road use. Higher-scoring reviews frequently praise dry grip, stable handling and good all-round capability, with some users achieving solid mileage when maintained. The most consistent downside is that wet traction can deteriorate as the tire wears, with multiple reports of hydroplaning/aquaplaning and reduced grip near mid-to-late tread life, alongside several complaints of earlier-than-expected tread wear. Snow/ice performance is described as workable for some but not a strength, especially in slush and on ice.
- Low road noise / quiet on-road
- Comfortable ride quality
- Strong dry grip and on-road handling
- Good light off-road performance (gravel/sand/grass/dirt)
- Wet grip and hydroplaning resistance worsen as tread wears
- Premature/shorter-than-expected tread life for some drivers
- Mediocre snow/ice and slush performance compared with winter-focused tires
Summarised by AI from 14 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 20 Wrangler All Terrain Adventure reviewsVery happy about the noise. No noise at all till 120-130km/h. Very durable, been on rocks etc no problem, excellent grip on dry, no problem on wet, i just didnt force them on the limit. Experience on gravel was very good, very nice grip. i didnt test them on ice, been a few times on snow with no problem.I think i need 0,5l/100km more diesel
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
- 82%from 23 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 525,272 milesdriven by reviewers
Most drivers rate the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus highly for confident wet and dry grip, quiet and comfortable on-road manners (for an A/T), strong snow/ice capability (3PMSF), and durable tread life, with many reporting 60,000-90,000 km. Off-road performance on dirt, gravel, and light trails is widely praised. A minority report issues such as high noise on some vehicles, faster/uneven wear when underinflated or on certain setups, and isolated quality/sidewall concerns. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the weight of high-scoring reviews.
- wet and dry grip
- snow and ice traction
- quiet/low road noise for an A/T
- comfort
- noise on some vehicles
- faster or uneven wear in certain conditions
- customer service/warranty responsiveness
Summarised by AI from 19 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 23 Scorpion All Terrain Plus reviewsAfter quite some research, decided on the Pirelli Scorpion AT+ and not regretted it! Really good tires, both on and off road. The first year I had to drive one hour on Motorways to get to our newly purchased farm (Valencia, Spain) then 3km on a gritted forest road and the last 2,5km on the track down to the farm. This track is seriously bad, with deep ruts, bolders, roots and pointy rocks. Inititally I used to drive down in 4x4, but this is not really necessary as these tires have plenty of grip, so in dry weather now driving in 4x2. But, as soon as it rains, the flatter parts of this track get seriously slippery, so always in 4x4. But also then these tires perform really well and you feel safe and confident. We have now been living in the farm for a year and go up and down the mountain at least once a day, but sometimes twice of even three times. Have the tires just over 2 years now and they have done 12.000km, but they still look in pretty good shape, seeing the abuse they get on a daily basis. Whether I would buy them again, depends on what is then available on the market. Tires keep improving all the time. But for now, I could certainly recommend them.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 17 sizes of the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and 24 of the Scorpion All Terrain Plus, 9 of them made in both.
| Category | Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 17 sizes, 15 to 20 inch | 24 sizes, 16 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 9 sizes 235/70 R16245/70 R16255/70 R16265/70 R16235/65 R17245/65 R17265/65 R17265/60 R18255/55 R19 | |
| EU label wet grip | D59%C38%E3% | D89%B7%C4% |
| EU label rolling resistance | D69%C28%E3% | D85%C15% |
| EU label noise | 72-73 dB B100% | 72-75 dB B100% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 8 of 29 | 25 of 27 |
| On the market since | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli Scorpion ATR (2007) |
| Replaced by | Goodyear Wrangler Outbound AT | Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head looks at two popular mild all-terrains for SUVs and 4x4s: the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus. Tested back-to-back in identical 275/65 R18 sizes across dry, wet, snow, and light off-road surfaces, they take different routes to everyday versatility.
Across the shared tests, the Goodyear consistently delivered stronger on-road grip-particularly in the wet and dry-while the Pirelli countered with better aquaplaning resistance and lower rolling resistance. In snow, both showed limited ultimate grip, but the Pirelli's traction edge contrasted with the Goodyear's shorter snow stops. The result is a clear split between dynamic road confidence versus efficiency and standing-water security.
Conclusion
The Goodyear is the driver's tire here: class-leading feel and grip on dry and wet pavement, shorter braking distances, quieter operation, and confident performance on dirt and gravel. Its weaknesses are meaningful but contained-namely lower aquaplaning resistance and a touch higher rolling resistance. If you prioritize road safety margins in mixed weather, steering precision, and cabin refinement, the Goodyear stands out.
The Pirelli's case rests on better straight-line and curved aquaplaning resistance, lower rolling resistance, and solid all-round composure. It trails the Goodyear in outright grip and braking, and it's louder and firmer, but it offers efficiency and stability in heavy rain and an advantage in snow traction. For buyers valuing fuel economy, long highway runs in wet climates, and predictable snow getaways, the Pirelli is the pragmatic pick.
Wrangler All Terrain Adventure vs Scorpion All Terrain Plus: your questions
Is the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure or the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus the better tire?
The Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure scores 7.6 and the Scorpion All Terrain Plus 7.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure or the Scorpion All Terrain Plus?
The Wrangler All Terrain Adventure led 3 of the 6 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wrangler All Terrain Adventure led 3 of the 3 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The Scorpion All Terrain Plus led 4 of the 6 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it was 9.7% quicker in the snow traction test across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and 8.4/10 for the Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure 76% from 20 reviews and the Scorpion All Terrain Plus 82% from 23. 65% of Wrangler All Terrain Adventure owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Wrangler All Terrain Adventure is made in 17 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the Scorpion All Terrain Plus in 24 (16 to 20 inch). 9 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Wrangler All Terrain Adventure is graded D for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Scorpion All Terrain Plus D and D.
Which is the newer tire?
The Wrangler All Terrain Adventure is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Scorpion All Terrain Plus in 2017. The Scorpion All Terrain Plus replaced the Pirelli Scorpion ATR.
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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
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