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Pirelli Scorpion STR

The Pirelli Scorpion STR is a Touring All Season tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

7.2
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
73%
Road Feedback
76%
Handling
77%
Wear
69%
Comfort
72%
Buy again
68%
27 Reviews
74% Average
834,781 miles driven
Pirelli Scorpion STR

Pirelli Scorpion STR

All Season Premium
BETA
7.2 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 27
Avg Rating: 74%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 2.86
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
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May 3, 2016

What is the correct normal tire pressure for Pirelli Scorpion STR tires size 235/55 R17 99H? Thank you

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Size Price Range  
215/60 R17 $139.99 - $139.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
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Available in 10 tire sizes - View all.

Top 3 Pirelli Scorpion STR Reviews

Given 90% while driving a Triumph Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen (155/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 20 spirited miles
150/60 -17 The Pirelli Rally street are THE best wet weather permorming tires asides from Michelins PR3 I have tried, the open tread pattern lets waterm gravel, oil, etc... Evacuate easily, it is Sillica rich and they last a fairly long time for how offroady and grippy they are, I even tried them on sand and not bad.
Usually a rear lasts 10 to 12000 before you need to replace it, depends on how many highway miles and if you carry a pillion or heavy luggage. They are worth it for a safe commute and some fun on the twisties. Winter or summer, these tires look cool and perform better than expected. I´ve been buying them for years.
December 9, 2024
Given 57% while driving a Volvo XC70 D5 (215/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Tires are noisy on lot road surface's just had xc70 for 5 weeks
February 14, 2017
Given 93% while driving a Honda CRV (215/65 R16 T) on a combination of roads for 22,000 average miles
Very grippy, not too noisy and gave me a very secure feeling on the road. Lasted well, too!
May 24, 2016

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Given 63% while driving a BMW X3 3.0dA (235/55 R17 H) on mostly motorways for 30,000 spirited miles
inherited these almost new with car. H speed (up to 130mph) was a bit optimistic for a BMW X3 and in due course it blew out on the motorway - not sure why, maybe hit a sidewall. Had previously had 2 other punctures - not on the tire that blew out. Overall impression they were ok - but questionable wear after blow out, so wouldn't buy again.
June 22, 2016
Given 93% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (215/60 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 100,000 average miles
Pirelli Scorpion str durability are fantastic !! I put these tires on the car with 56,000 km in June 2011. The car currently has 156,000 kilometers made ​​in June 2015. The rear tires are still the same ! 100,000 km !! and still have half the floor !! amazing! I'm not joking !!! 4 years! The front tires have been changed in the past year. Easily explained ! It is a front wheel drive car . They made 76,000 km ! amazing! I drive on asphalt and dirt track at moderate speeds(100-150) and high speed(180-210)... In wet conditions I advise not reach the limit only if you are an adventurous driver and very good driver but the tire fulfills its duty ! In dry conditions is an excellent ally and best friend! Floors with snow is not the best but not the worst !
June 13, 2015
Given 86% while driving a Land Rover freelander (225/55 R17 H) on a combination of roads for 40,000 average miles
Had these on my freelander td4 have lasted 3.6 yrs and 40,000 miles plus fronts need changeing rears 5mm left should last another year good in the wet good in the snow good in the dry have ordered two more will stay with these had them on my disco, and they have survived back roads beaches dirt tracks gravel tracks the farm pot holes motorway trips of 500 miles and more at a time used on work drive 6 days a wk sun rain or snow they get me there. Will stay with the pirelli scorpian str very good tire I'm happy
September 13, 2014
Given 88% while driving a Volvo XC70 D5 (215/65 R16 H) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
dry traction is fine, in the wet on asphalt, this "4 season" lacks compared to top summer tires, as can be expected. Wear is very low.
August 28, 2014
Given 96% while driving a Volvo (215/65 R16) on mostly country roads for 60 average miles
USED PIRELLI TYRES ON MY LORRIES YEARS AGO. MY VOLVO XC70 53 year WAS FITTED WITH 215 65 16. JUST CHANGED THE FRONTS AT 30.000 MILES
TONY BEVAN
July 20, 2014
Given 60% while driving a Volkswagen Tiguan (215/60 R16 R) on a combination of roads for 18,641 average miles
I bought the Pirelli Scorpion STR after researching them which they stated you would get heaps of mileage out of them. Well, I only got 30,000 km out of them. I did look after them. I rotated my tires. Did everything right. I must admit the tires did wear evenly. I would not by them again.
February 4, 2014
Given 74% while driving a Honda crv (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 31,000 spirited miles
Got exactly 50km on current set, Honda CRV with 95% tar road travel. Hard driver, but expected 60km due to good maintenance, however I'm satisfied.
October 3, 2013
Given 41% while driving a Land Rover Discovery 2 (255/65 R16 S) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
I had these on my Disco II as all year tires, but ended up binning them after 14 months due to wear!
December 17, 2012
Given 79% while driving a BMW X3 2.0d Sport (235/55 R17 H) on mostly country roads for 44,000 average miles
Very good tire. Had these on my X3 since new and they are now on 44K and they still all have a tad over 3mm left. The other surprising thing is they are really good in the snow (unlike the Bridgestone original fit on my last X3!). Only point to note is as the tread gets low they get a little noisier but I can live with that. Will buy again.

October 9, 2012
Given 61% while driving a Mazda CX9 (245/50 R20) on mostly town for 30,000 average miles
Had those tires for two years and drove smoothly and quitely for 50,000km now they are very noisy and rough with little cracks .
Their proce was very reasonable compared to other brands but i expected them to last longer.
September 4, 2012
Given 100% while driving a Land Rover Discovery 1 1996 (235/70 R16) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Probably the best tires I've ever bought, had the last set for 4 years on 3 cars over all types of terrain and motorway. Taking into account the fact that the tire is 70/30 on to off road rating a very good all round tire. Extremely tough. I'm on my second set.
June 3, 2012
Given 86% while driving a Nissan X Trail 2.2 DCi Sport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 60,000 average miles
Bought the STR to replace the original Dunlop SP200s on my X-Trail. The SP200 lasted for 20,000 miles on the front. The STR has been on for 60,000. No negative comments at all. Plus I have put at least 10k towing miles on these.
May 22, 2012
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