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Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2

The Scorpion Winter 3 is Pirelli's third-generation winter tire for SUVs and crossovers, replacing the Scorpion Winter 2 in 18 to 22 inch sizes. Pirelli says the contact patch and carcass are designed around heavier vehicles so that snow and wet grip hold up as the tread wears, and Elect, PNCS noise-cancelling and Seal Inside versions are available in selected sizes.

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Tests say 1st average finish across 1 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P1 of 6 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Comfort, Value 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.

  • 1professional tests
  • 28sizes available
Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 6 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3

8.5/10

Better than 99% of winter tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2026 99% 100%
Owner reviewsNo owner reviews yet – 0%
Combined 99% 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 winter 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 99% 30% 1
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 86% 23% 1
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 87% 17% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 44% 6% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 75% 5% 1

Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

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

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 99% 1
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 99% 1
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 56% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 82% of the test figure. The other 18% comes from its predecessor, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2, 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 2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test Al Volante · 235/60 R18 P1 / 6
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The latest test

2026 Al Volante Winter Tire Test P1 of 6

The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 is Al Volante's test winner, edging the Goodyear by the narrowest of margins. It got there without winning many individual tests: it was never far from the front on snow, wet or dry, and the testers described it as the tire with no real weak points. For drivers who see a mix of conditions rather than mostly snow, it is the pick of this group.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Snow Handling Weak: Rolling Resistance

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Al Volante Winter Tire TestAl Volante · 235/60 R18P1 / 6
Articles About This Tire
Pirelli Launches the Scorpion Winter 3, Its New Winter Tyre for SUVs New tire Oct 2026 Pirelli Launches the Scorpion Winter 3, Its New Winter Tire for SUVs Pirelli has launched the Scorpion Winter 3, the third generation of its SUV winter tire and the replacement for the Scorpion Winter 2. Pirelli says it...
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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range23 sizes available

225-315Width30-60Profile18-22Rim100-113 V-WLoad/Speed Index2026First On Market

EU LabelAcross 23 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes235/55 R18235/60 R18225/55 R19235/55 R19255/55 R19265/55 R19
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 stops 4.6% shorter than premium rivals, 1.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 99/100.
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 stops 0.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 87/100.
How good is the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 in the snow?
Across the 1 snow-braking test it has featured in, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 stops 1.9% shorter than premium rivals, 2.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 0.4% better than premium rivals, 3% better than mid-range rivals and 1% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 86/100.
How fuel efficient is the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3's rolling resistance is 7.8% higher than premium rivals, 5.4% higher than mid-range rivals and 8.2% lower than budget rivals.
What is the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
More questions about the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 (2)
What does the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 replace?
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 is the successor to the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 in Pirelli's range.
What sizes does the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 come in?
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter 3 is available in 28 sizes, ranging from 225-315/30-60 R18-22.
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