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Pirelli Scorpion AS+ 3

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Replaced by the Pirelli Scorpion AS 4

The new Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 comes with 3D sipe technology, a new blend of compound materials, and a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty. The AS Plus 3 covers crossovers, SUVs and trucks, covering 37 sizes to fit 17 to 22-inch wheels.

The quick answer

Owners say 69% from 12 owner reviews 42% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 1st average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: Not ranked · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Snow Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 112,580miles driven
  • 1professional tests
  • 3sizes available
Pirelli Scorpion AS+ 3 3 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Scorpion AS+ 3

8.5/10

Better than 89% of all-season tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 12 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 97% 86%
Owner reviews12 owner reviews · rated 69% 42% 14%
Combined 89% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 68% 50% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 99% 39% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 8% 11% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests. This tire does not carry the 3PMSF snowflake mark, so Snow counts for less and Ice not at all against all-season tires that do.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 50% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 25% 1
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 17% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 79% of the test figure. The other 21% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 All Season vs All Terrain Tires Tested: Do You Actually Need an All Terrain? Tire Reviews · 265/70 R17 Not ranked
  2. 2026 The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated Tire Reviews · 265/70 R17 P8 / 8
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All Season vs All Terrain Tires Tested: Do You Actually Need an All Terrain? Not ranked

The Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is a road-focused all-season with far more off-road ability than it looks. It matched the all-terrain in the sand, was quicker on hard dirt and went everywhere the XTM AT went on the trail, while being better in the wet and dry, quieter, more comfortable and cheaper to run. The catch is durability: after the same off-road work it looked worn out while the all-terrain looked fresh. Buy it if your truck mostly lives on the road and only sees occasional dirt roads and easy trails.

Strong: Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Subj. Comfort, Subj. Noise, Noise, Value, Rolling Resistance Weak: Snow Braking, Subj. Snow Handling

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2026All Season vs All Terrain Tires Tested: Do You Actually Need an All Terrain?Tire Reviews · 265/70 R17Not rankedTested by Tire Reviews

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Running Costs
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In 265/70 R17, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is projected to cost $14.77 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $369 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated.

Tire life here is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, NOT measured wear - treat it as the maker's promise, not a test result.
Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3$14.77
Westlake SL369$23.07
Falken Wildpeak AT4W$25.91
Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT$26.30
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Tire life is the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, not measured wear. Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at $3.60 per gallon and $80 fitting per set of four. US prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range3 sizes available

225-235Width55-65Profile17-20Rim99-102 H-VLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU Label

Noise

73dB

Popular sizes225/55 R19245/50 R20235/60 R18225/65 R17235/55 R18275/60 R20
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 stops 9.7% shorter than premium rivals, 21.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 13.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 68/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the wet from 12 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 stops 4.7% shorter than premium rivals, 11.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 100/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 12 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 stops 10.8% longer than premium rivals, 3.3% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.4% longer than budget rivals. Across the 2 snow-traction tests, it is 1.4% worse than premium rivals, 12% better than mid-range rivals and 15.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 8/100, and owners rate it 6/10 in the snow from 12 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3's rolling resistance is 13.2% lower than premium rivals, 9.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 15% lower than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3?
Across 12 owner ratings the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 averages 69%. Owners rate Wear highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 5.3. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 (7)
How much does the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 cost to run?
In 265/70 R17, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is projected to cost $14.77 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about $369 over 25,000 miles - based on its US price and the manufacturer's treadwear warranty, from the The BEST All Terrain Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 73 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3?
Owners rate the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 6.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 12 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 8.7 out of 10 for wear across 12 reviews. 6 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 again?
42% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 again, based on the 12 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 been replaced?
The Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 has been replaced by the Pirelli Scorpion AS 4.
What sizes does the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 come in?
The Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is available in 3 sizes, ranging from 225-235/55-65 R17-20.
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Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 12 reviews

Across most reviews, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 tire is described as a clear upgrade over OEM tires, delivering strong wet-weather grip, confident handling/braking, and generally quiet, comfortable highway manners. High-mileage users frequently praise tread life and consistent performance across varied conditions (including reported capability in rain and snow). A notable minority of drivers, however, report persistent vibration (even after balancing) and a harsher-than-expected ride/impact harshness on bumps.

What owners mention most counted across 11 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 12 ratings

  • Owner score 69%
  • Wear 87%
  • Wet Grip 82%
  • Dry Grip 78%
  • Road Feedback 77%
  • Comfort 67%
  • Handling 66%
  • Snow Grip 60%
  • Ice Grip 53%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 80%

“I replaced the garbage tires fitted to the car from the factory. My past experience with Scorpions on other cars had me give these a try. So far, they seem very good in the rain, the handling seems good, braking is...”

  • Subaru Ascent Touring
  • 2,300 miles
Read full review → 1,124 found this helpful
Most critical 23%

“I bought these in conjunction with smaller 18 inch wheels for my Tesla model y in order to improve the comfort of the ride. They were actually less comfortable than the OEM 19 inch Continentals and there was annoying...”

  • Tesla Model Y Long Range
  • 1,200 miles
Read full review → 1,070 found this helpful
Longest term 94%

“Compared to stock tires on a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe these Pirelli Scorpion AS plus 3 tires are night and day better. Because of their solid sure footed feeling on the pavement I remember them initially feeling almost...”

  • Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 30,000 miles
Read full review → 12 found this helpful

All 12 Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 reviews

Score spread across 12 written reviews
34%
Member
Initial Impressions

Extremely harsh ride and continuous vibration issue . This is with the 65 profile sidewall mind you. Poor traction in the wet. Not sure how they're getting such high grades from other testers , but I know that this will be the last pirelli or any other Chinese owned or majority owned brand that I'd waste my money on.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 4
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 4
  • Ice Grip 3
Helpful 11
94%
Member
Initial Impressions

Compared to stock tires on a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe these Pirelli Scorpion AS plus 3 tires are night and day better. Because of their solid sure footed feeling on the pavement I remember them initially feeling almost heavier? But more planted and in contact with the road, wet or dry. The tire holds up well when cornering at highway speeds and I just feel more confident in their ability to keep me on the road in most conditions. I have not had the opportunity to test their winter/snow performance as due to the poor performance of the stock tires, I had already invested in a set of Blizzack snow tires and switched off during the winter months, however, the way they handle water, I feel confident they would perform in the top tier of all season tires. I consider my snow tires to be "noisy", not this Pirelli tire which I have put over 30k miles on and the tread looks like I have barely used them. Overall I am very impressed with their performance on this vehicle and this was my first experience with Pirelli. I would not hesitate to recommend them for your Santa Fe in New England weather conditions.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 12
36%
Member
Initial Impressions
Absolutely atrocious quality. The tires are vibrating despite being balanced ,including the Road Force balance, three times. The tires are only a year and a half old and Pirelli is refusing to let the dealer honor its warranty. The traction even in dry weather is terrible. My underpowered Suv somehow manages to spend the tires even on dry days. The quiet ride had disappeared past approximately 6,000 miles. Pirelli want the tires taken off the car and sent to Pirelli for inspection for 2 or 3 months. Absolutely disgusted with Pirelli, but what do you expect from the company that's partially owned by the Chinese? Wish I had purchased something else.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 3
  • Ice Grip 1
Helpful 85

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73%
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Initial Impressions
Quiet tire, good dry and very good wet handling even in deep water.
Road impacts are transmitted harshly, maybe because it's XL rated, it was the only option available in 235/55R18 size.
My mistake, I won't buy XL again for my Subaru Forester.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 4
Helpful 104
84%
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Initial Impressions
Comfortable, quiet, plenty of grip.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 156
89%
Member
This is my first non-oem tire on this vehicle. And what an improvement! Comfort and noise levels are both better compared with the original tires. Wet performance is excellent even in cooler temps. Last summer I had to make a full panic stop on a curve at the interstate with two deer blocking the road. The car was loaded with travel gear and it was a cool summer night. Stopped with 20 feet to spare and barely had to engage ABS. Still in my lane. You will sacrifice some dry cornering grip compared with performance rubber but boy are the wet grip and comfort worth it for day-to-day. And the crossover to winter tires is that much less stressful as I've seen these Pirellis perform well in near freezing temps.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 977
80%
Member
I replaced the garbage tires fitted to the car from the factory. My past experience with Scorpions on other cars had me give these a try. So far, they seem very good in the rain, the handling seems good, braking is excellent. I bought these for their good reviews for snow driving, but I have no snow experience with them, and now, with a relocation to the desert out west, likely never will. I didn't give the tire a high "would buy again" rating because my requirements for tire performance are changing.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 1,124
93%
Member
  • Mazda cx5
  • 225/55 R19
  • 20,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
The truth is if you are looking for tires with the best quality/price ratio these are the best you can find, the only detail against it is that at a certain speed range it has a slight vibration in the steering wheel which is a manufacturing defect, it is not that they are poorly balanced it is a factory defect, I would buy them again because I am already going to have 30,000 kms and they still hold up for another 70,000 kms, they have good grip and the comfort of the tire makes the car's suspension feel better, in the rain they are a wonder almost at the level of Michelin, recommended for work, on the other hand off-road because it has an optimal tread.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 964
77%
Member
These are some of the smoothest riding tires I've had. With that said I wouldn't buy them again and I'm sorry I bought them in the 1st place. The compound is too soft. With the tires inflated properly when I run over a small pothole it feels like I went through a hole one foot deep. It also feels like the tires compress all the way to my rim practically. They don't feel stable as far as how easy it is to stay in your lane with ease. You have to adjust your steering a bit more than other tires I've had. That may be because of what I call the soft compound. Also, I've never seen a tire that fluctuates in tire pressure so much so quickly. As soon as I pull out of my driveway the tires all change from 35 to 39 within seconds. they never end up the same while on the road. I know I can put Nitrogen in them to help with that but my point is that these change so much while driving you never end up with all four feeling the same. Today will be different than tomorrow and so on. I've been driving for 48 years and I've owned dozens of cars and trucks. I've also sold vehicles for a living. In my opinion these tires aren't appropriate for a standard 1500 series pickup truck. I read that these are approved for regular pickup trucks but I disagree. They are very smooth though and they grip the road just fine.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 1
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 982
69%
Member
This is my 4th set of Pirelli Scorpion tires on 2 different vehicles. 3 sets were the Verde version and this last one is the a/s 3. The Scorpion versions were wonderful tires and thus the reason for buying Pirelli’s again. After a little over 5000 miles two of the four tires developed bubbles in the sidewalls. There was no wheel damage nor was there any visible damage to the inside of the tire. Pirelli would not replace the tires, stating that we had hit either a pothole or curb. I could agree with them if there was visible wheel or tire damage, but there was none. Their response seemed automatic…a bubble can only be caused by hitting something. Both my wife and I are careful to avoid bouncing off curbs, and we don’t have potholes in our area of TN. Very disappointed with Pirelli and will consider this incident when buying tires in the future.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 1,101
97%
Member
  • Ford Escape
  • 225/55 R19
  • 65 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Purchased a set of four of these tires to replace OEM tires (which were poor-performing even in light snow and had 2/3 their tread left) on my AWD mid-size SUV. Couldn’t be more pleased with these tires. Their performance, comfort and quality have proven to be second-to-none. I drive A LOT (60k+ miles per year mix city/highway/cross-country driving) and in a variety of weather types and these tires have never disappointed me…whether it driving through the heavy thunderstorms of the Midwest or the snowy mountain roads of the Rockies and PWN, these tires have outperformed themselves and have exceeded my expectations by far. Gravel roads, sandy beaches and light muddy dirt roads were nothing for these tires to get through comfortably. I rotate them every 3,000-5,000 miles and they’ve worn evenly across the board. I’ve got about 65,000 miles on this set and they’ve grown a tad bit louder as the tires are now nearing their wear indicators, but that’s to be expected and is barely noticeable. Even as I’m nearing the wear indicators, the tires do great in heavy rain and snow (just took them through 11 inches of snow up Mt Hood in Oregon last weekend with zero concerns). I love them so much I just ordered my second set. Give them a go…I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with their performance.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 1,006
23%
Member
I bought these in conjunction with smaller 18 inch wheels for my Tesla model y in order to improve the comfort of the ride. They were actually less comfortable than the OEM 19 inch Continentals and there was annoying vibration at highway speeds, particularly through the steering wheel. Rebalancing and adjusting the air pressure did not help. I ultimately swapped them for Michelin pilot sport All season 4S
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