Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been two tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure | one | |
| Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus | one |
The Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus have an equal number of test wins. However, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- 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
- Engaging, communicative handling on-road
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Lower rolling resistance for better efficiency
- Better snow traction and marginally faster snow handling
- Stable, predictable character with good dry composure
Dry Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure stopped the vehicle in 2.3% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was 0.13% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure scored 5% more points than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure stopped the vehicle in 5.32% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was 2.16% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was 2.26% faster around a wet circle than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus floated at a 3.22% higher speed than the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus slipped out at a 13.82% higher speed than the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure stopped the vehicle in 2.23% less distance than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during two snow traction tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus accelerated 9.67% faster than the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
Best In Snow Traction: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was 0.04% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Gravel Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one gravel handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Gravel Handling [s]: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Subj. Gravel Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. gravel handling tests.
Best In Subj. Gravel Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Dirt Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one dirt handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was 0.86% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Dirt Handling [s]: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Subj. Dirt Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. dirt handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dirt Handling: Both tires performed equally well
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure and Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure scored 10% more points than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure measured 6.53% quieter than the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus had a 6.32% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure positively, highlighting quiet, comfortable on-road manners with strong dry and generally good wet grip, plus confident performance on gravel, grass, and light off-road use. High-scoring reviews frequently praise braking and stability, and several note good longevity around 40-74k km with even wear. Common concerns include reduced wet/snow traction as tread wears, sidewall vulnerability to cuts/punctures, and a rough/unsettled ride for some Load Range E fitments. Overall, the tire suits mixed on-road/light off-road use, with mud performance only moderate.
Based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 76%
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus Driver Reviews
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.
Based on 23 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- On-road grip: Goodyear leads in dry/wet braking and lap times (e.g., dry brake 42.4 m vs 43.4 m; wet handling 82.48 s vs 84.3 s).
- Aquaplaning: Pirelli resists standing water better (straight 83.8 km/h vs 81.1 km/h; curved +16%).
- Noise and comfort: Goodyear runs quieter (73 dB vs 78.1 dB) with better subjective noise scores.
- Efficiency: Pirelli has lower rolling resistance (8.89 vs 9.49 kg/t).
- Snow balance: Goodyear stops shorter; Pirelli accelerates and laps better in snow.
- Off-road light trails: Goodyear edges dirt/gravel pace; parity in subjective feel.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.