Tested 9 times by independent publications, the Pirelli Scorpion Winter averages a finish of 5th.
2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test P8 of 10
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter is very good in the dry but weaker in the wet and snow, with high rolling resistance.
Where the Pirelli Scorpion Winter finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 3 | P3 of 10 | 77% | - |
| Dry Handling | 3 | P3.7 of 10 | 68% | 1 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 3 | P5.7 of 10 | 47% | - |
| Wet Handling | 3 | P5.3 of 10 | 50% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P2 of 10 | 89% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 3 | P7.7 of 10 | 26% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking | 3 | P7.3 of 10 | 31% | - |
| Snow Traction | 2 | P6.5 of 9.5 | 36% | - |
| Snow Handling | 3 | P5 of 10 | 56% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 3 | P4.7 of 10 | 60% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 3 | P4.3 of 10 | 62% | 1 |
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Pirelli Scorpion Winter. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
6 shared: 1 ahead, 5 behind
|
6 | 1 | 5 | - | 17% |
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM80 EVO
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Nokian WR SUV 3
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli Scorpion Winter This tire | 9 | 0 | 5th | 56% |
| Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 Successor | 5 | 0 | 4th | 51% |
Drawn from 9 tests. Updated September 21, 2025.
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter delivers consistently solid, well-rounded performance with notable competitiveness in dry and wet disciplines and efficiency, but exhibits variability on snow and some aquaplaning shortcomings. Across nine winter SUV tests it averages a mid-pack 4.9, with several podiums (including 2/11 in 2018 Auto Bild and 2/7 in 2012 Auto Bild) balancing weaker showings such as 8/10 in the 2021 AZ SUV test.
Key strengths include dry handling/braking and low rolling resistance, underpinned by multiple top-three placings and a class-leading efficiency result. Weaknesses center on wet aquaplaning and snow braking/traction variability, which periodically drags down overall rankings in tougher SUV-focused comparisons.
Good in the snow- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
Very good in the snow- 2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2015)
Good results in the snow- 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2014)
Very good in the snow tests- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2013)
Very good on snow- 2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2012)
Balanced performance, dynamic handling, excellent steering, low rolling resistance- 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test (2018)
low rolling resistance- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
low rolling resistance- 2015 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test (2015)
low rolling resistance- 2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2012)
very good in the dry- 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test (2021)
good in the dry- 2017 ADAC SUV Winter Tire Test - 215/65 R16 (2017)
good in the wet and dry- 2012 Auto Bild SUV and 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2012)
low noise- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
low noise level- 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2014)
low rolling noise- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2013)
Poor aquaplaning results- 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2016)
Prolonged dry braking distance- 2013 Auto Bild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test (2013)
Every tester write-up on the Pirelli Scorpion Winter (8 tests) and 13 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Pirelli Scorpion Winter is very good in the dry but weaker in the wet and snow, with high rolling resistance.
Good in the dry and on snow. Slight weakness in the wet.
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tire Reviews score. All Pirelli tires