The Pirelli Scorpion Verde is a premium summer SUV tire that majors on comfort, refinement and efficiency, typically delivering stable, confidence-inspiring dry road manners. Across both independent testing and owner feedback it tends to land mid-pack overall, with particularly strong rolling resistance and a generally composed ride. However, wet-weather confidence is its main caveat, with recurring concerns around aquaplaning and inconsistency in wet braking/handling depending on conditions and size. Longevity is also mixed, with some drivers seeing excellent mileage while others report quicker-than-expected wear and increasing noise over time.
The quick answer
Owners say67%from 67 owner reviews42% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesComfort, DryValueRelative 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.
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde in the wet?
Across the 4 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde stops 3.9% longer than premium rivals, 1.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 17.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 50/100, and owners rate it 6.9/10 in the wet from 67 reviews.
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde in the dry?
Across the 4 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde stops 3.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.4% longer than mid-range rivals and 8.9% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 50/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 in the dry from 67 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's rolling resistance is 1.7% lower than premium rivals, 1.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 4.6% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Pirelli Scorpion Verde last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is expected to last around 31,533 miles (50,747 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion Verde?
Across 67 owner ratings the Pirelli Scorpion Verde averages 67%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6. 45 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 48% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Pirelli Scorpion Verde(8)
What is the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli Scorpion Verde most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Scorpion Verde?
Owners rate the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 62 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Scorpion Verde wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 6 out of 10 for wear across 62 reviews. 45 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Pirelli Scorpion Verde again?
42% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Scorpion Verde again, based on the 64 owner reviews that answered the question. 30% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's tread life?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 43 mention tread life: 23 praise it (long-lasting) and 20 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "63500 kilometers, and just creeping to the legal limit". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's wet grip?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 19 mention wet grip: 11 praise it (confident wet grip) and 8 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Excellent grip in the wet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion Verde's road noise?
Of the 60 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 16 mention road noise: 6 praise it (quiet) and 10 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "huge tire roar over 60mph". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Pirelli Scorpion Verde come in?
The Pirelli Scorpion Verde is available in 110 sizes, ranging from 215-295/35-70 R16-22.
Driver feedback on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is mixed: many high-scoring reviews praise it as a comfortable, stable tire with good all-round road manners and, for some vehicles/driving styles, strong mileage. A significant portion of users, however, report disappointing wet-weather confidence-especially in standing water/aquaplaning-and many also complain about faster-than-expected tread wear. Road noise is also a recurring complaint, often noted to get worse as the tire wears.
What owners mention most counted across 60 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 67 ratings
Owner score67%
Dry Grip78%
Comfort71%
Road Feedback69%
Wet Grip69%
Handling69%
Wear60%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 41%
“Worst tires you could buy if you drive your car in monsoon season or where there are a lot of standing water, dangerous is the least of what you'd expect, even Asian branded cheap tires has better aquaplanning...”
“These are the worst tires ever made! Firstly, I got a set of 235/65/17 for my Touareg. They wore out extremely fast and they got a lot of punctures. There was some time I carryed around two (2!) spare winter wheels...”
“I am extremely satisfied with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. These tires perform well both in urban and long-distance driving. The roadholding and stability are excellent, providing a safe ride especially on wet and...”
Very good tires,grip is very good in both dry &wett surfaces with low noise compared to others,but they are summer tires,for this part the best is all season and/or M&S tires.
At 29,000 miles these tires should have lasted much longer with normal driving on country roads. Have used Michelin for nearly 50yrs but these came with the car.
Check out how the BEST all seasons tires perform against premium summer and winter tires!
"Rushed" purchase of two tires due to road trip puncture. Quickly switched them to the front due to their tendency to lose grip on wet corner far quicker the the pair of continentals on the other axle. The understeer is much more controllable with them up front vs the unpredictable oversteer when fitted at the back. This understeer is not gradual, but comes on suddenly. Quite comfortable and low noise, but will see how this changes as they wear more. Wear is not great compared to the Continentals, almost catching up to the older tires tread depth in only a few years. Appear to track well on uneven roads, and responsive with spirited driving on windy roads. Not great with aquaplaning, floating at much less speed than the continentals. Braking, wet and dry seems to be fine, and tires has responded well to emergency situations sucessfully.
Used on an Audi Q3 which i bought second hand. Put 35 000kms on them - city, motorways and country roads and they are still ok, 3-4mm left all round. Grip is excelent, confort and road noise is on point - compared to the Dunlop SportBluResponse which i had before on my other cars. They ride just as good even at 170-180km/h. I am confident in every turn, even in the rain. I rubbed them against the curb a few times by mistake and they were alright. Tire pressure 2.5 Bar. Would buy again.
Worst tires you could buy if you drive your car in monsoon season or where there are a lot of standing water, dangerous is the least of what you'd expect, even Asian branded cheap tires has better aquaplanning resistance than this Pireli Verde. Lasted barely 20000 miles before tires started chunking and dangerous even for dry surfaces.
I used these tires on my armada 2012 for 5 years. Amazing tires. Very good performance, no wear at all. I drove more than 200K kilometers.
Highly recommended for highways trips.
Now it's time to change. I would definitely buy again.
I’ve driven two full sets of Pirelli Scorpion Verde 255/45 R20 AO on my Audi Q5 (FY) since June 2024.
The first set came with the car and was immediately out of round, causing noticeable vibration. Hunter Road Force testing confirmed the tires could not be corrected.
I then purchased a new, identical set, hoping to fix the problem – but only two out of four tires were matchable. The others also had excessive radial force variation (RFV). The car continued to suffer from vibration issues, despite proper installation and balancing.
After more than four months, Pirelli now offered a credit for just two tires – despite my experience with two complete sets. For a premium product with AO OEM approval, this is very disappointing.
I change from Bridgestone Dueler (V speedrate) and these tires feel more gummy, less handling control feeling.
Because of the higher price than Dueler, I will not buy again
I am extremely satisfied with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. These tires perform well both in urban and long-distance driving. The roadholding and stability are excellent, providing a safe ride especially on wet and dry surfaces. In addition, it contributes to fuel economy thanks to its low rolling resistance. It performed above my expectations with its durability and quiet driving comfort. I definitely plan to buy it again and recommend it to anyone looking for a safe, comfortable driving experience.
Tires are all worn out evenly at 35k miles. Will not replace with Pirelli’s.
73%
Member
Nissan
235/55 R20
38,000 miles
Track
I purchased a car with Pirelli Scorpion Verde 235/55R20 tires installed on them. A couple of months later, I went on a trip with my family. On the way, I got caught in heavy rain. My surprise was strong when I experienced the effect of aquaplaning, it was impossible to go faster than 70 kilometers / hour (about 45 mph). The effect of collarity was also noticed when the tires "catch" the track. The mileage of the tires at the end of 2023 was less than 60,000 kilometers (38,000 miles) and there are already wear indicators that require replacement of these tires. This is simply unacceptable.
