The Pirelli Scorpion Zero is a premium performance summer tire with some favorable owner comments on dry grip. Tread life and wet grip divide opinion, and snow confidence is inconsistent.
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Owners say63%from 19 owner reviews38% would buy againRead the reviews
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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 many miles does the Pirelli Scorpion Zero last?
Based on test and owner data, the Pirelli Scorpion Zero is expected to last around 20,423 miles (32,868 km).
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion Zero?
Across 19 owner ratings the Pirelli Scorpion Zero averages 63%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.6. 11 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 31% of owners score it 70% or better.
What is the Pirelli Scorpion Zero's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Pirelli Scorpion Zero most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Pirelli Scorpion Zero?
Owners rate the Pirelli Scorpion Zero 6.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 18 reviews.
How well do the Pirelli Scorpion Zero wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Pirelli Scorpion Zero 5.6 out of 10 for wear across 18 reviews. 11 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
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Would owners buy the Pirelli Scorpion Zero again?
38% of owners say they would buy the Pirelli Scorpion Zero again, based on the 16 owner reviews that answered the question. 38% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Pirelli Scorpion Zero's tread life?
Of the 17 owner reviews analyzed for the Pirelli Scorpion Zero, 11 mention tread life: 5 praise it (long-lasting) and 6 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "they were totally worn out". Read those reviews
What sizes does the Pirelli Scorpion Zero come in?
The Pirelli Scorpion Zero is available in 9 sizes, ranging from 235-295/40-60 R18-21.
Questions and Answers for the Pirelli Scorpion Zero
What tread depth does this tire have when new?
October 9, 2020
Around 8-9mm
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Are Pirelli Scorpion Zero M&S tires unidirectional?
February 25, 2019
Yes, the Scorpion Zero is an asymmetric tire so can be run in either direction, as long as the tire is mounted with the "outside" on the outside of the wheel.
The Pirelli Scorpion Zero has a divided owner record, with tread life the most frequently discussed aspect and no clear agreement on how long it lasts. Mid-life and end-of-life accounts include both disappointing wear and long service. Wet grip is similarly split, with four critical mentions against three positive ones, so confidence in rain cannot be treated as a consistent strength. Dry grip receives a small but favorable response. Snow reports also conflict, with three complaints and two favorable accounts, while the few comments on off-road use are too limited for a firm verdict.
What owners mention most counted across 17 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 19 ratings
Owner score63%
Dry Grip78%
Road Feedback69%
Comfort65%
Handling64%
Wet Grip61%
Wear56%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 44%
“Ran a set of these for 40k miles before having a huge knot form on one of them. They were decent tires, since they came stock I figured I'd give them a chance. Overall I choose to go back with michelin defenders. I've...”
“This is the only tire I removed and replaced when they were hardly worn: the handling is downright dangerous in even the lightest snow, and in rain: the car simply did not know which end was the front. I replaced them...”
“I put these onto my V8 petrol Range Rover at 35k miles to replace the original Michelin road tires and expected to get through them in about 25k miles. Just gone past 75k miles and having to replace the front two due to...”
This is the only tire I removed and replaced when they were hardly worn: the handling is downright dangerous in even the lightest snow, and in rain: the car simply did not know which end was the front. I replaced them with Michelin Cross Season 2s, where have been superb for the past 30,000 miles.
The P Zeros are utterly unsuited to this vehicle.
I have a Volvo XC40 PHEV; these tires didn't last at all. There are no mechanical imperfections in the car. Indeed, I did not rotate those, but once I wanted to do it they were totally worn out. This is the second time this has happened with these Pirelli tires, I won't try again.
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44%
Member
Ford
255/55 R20
40,400 miles
Mostly Town
Easy Going
Ran a set of these for 40k miles before having a huge knot form on one of them. They were decent tires, since they came stock I figured I'd give them a chance. Overall I choose to go back with michelin defenders. I've always had good luck with them.
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Fitted to Landrover Discovery 4. Fine in the dry, aquaplanes easily in wet, and terrifying in even light snow. Noise is very low except for where the road has the slots across it to aid braking, where it resonates, sometimes badly.
The snow and wet performance is so poor, I am replacing these tires midlife.
Dry grip is good, even on hot twisty fast mountain roads, but they do squeal when on the limits like an American cop car in the movies.
Wet grip is good, no aquaplaning as yet, which is better than my previous Grabber and Goodyear.
Very responsive to road surface changes.
Off the tarmac they perform well on grass, in dust and over dry rock but clog quickly in mud.
A good all round tire for mainly road use but still a good performer off road.
M+S marked and great in fresh snow.
Excellent tire for Land Rover Discovery 4..have used these tires on my discovery for the last 5years..Excellent grip in all conditions.Good mileage per tire 30-35 thousand miles barring any sidewall punctures..They are to my knowledge a 80% 20% on road off road grip..i regulary drive forest tracks and moorland during the year and coupled to the discovery off road capabilities they are excellent..also I can easily get up to 37 miles per gallon on a long road journey with the zeros..
I bought these tires as they were recommended from the dealer as MO equipment and the "best you can get" for a MB GL 420 CDI. Well...hopefully this is not the best what I can get as the grip, especially in wet conditions, was really poor. There was a lot of slipping and you felt really unsafe. Nothing wrong with the wear tho - had them for three seasons and the thread was still OK for a season or perhaps even two. Would defintelly not recommend because of wet grip category. Looking for something different to put on in the spring time.
Awful tire, unbelievable wear rate coupled with very poor grip in damp or wet conditions. You'd expect with a wear rate like this that they'd stick like glue but simply not the case. Have lasted c8000 miles on the front of an X3, the rears which are P zero rosso are brilliant. Would definitely not buy again, worst tire I've ever had.
I have a new shape Nissan Xtrail i had Pirelli Scorpion Zero 255 55 19 fitted on the rear of the vehicle and ever since my 4 wheel drive system according to my dash is overheating.I usually leave the car in Auto mode which stops the front wheels spinning when i pull away on an incline.I like the look of the tires and they seem good to drive on in any weather condition.I can't really comment about the wear rate.l would appreciate any views about my problem before i contact Nissan
New Scorpion Zero's fitted when I bought my used 2012 AWD XC60.
I have been impressed with their all-round performance. On my previous car (V W Sharan) I had to try various tires to get one that suited, ended up buying Michelins as they were best for wear, breaking etc. But after driving on these for 25K, I consider them value for money considering constant AWD. I noticed the Pirelli website now promotes the P Zero tire, but looking at the reviews I am concerned over the performance in wet conditions and wear speed.
I am looking to pay a little more for the Scorpions and have a continuation of the performance I now have.
BE AWARE DON'T GET THESE TIRES!! ACCORDING TO PIRELLI THEY HAVE NO WARRENTY ON THEM!!!!
I purchased these tires for my wife's suv. In 4000 miles these tires have worn down to 2/32nd in the rear and 6/32 in the front. My wife is the safest driver I have ever met, I assure you she isn't drag racing her suv on the weekends. I have been forced to buy a new pair of tires, and have only had them for 10 months, which means another grand out the door. This is pathetic, and when I called Pirelli I was told that I have the Asimmetrico tires (which I don't) then I was told all scorpion zero tires are high performance and offer no warranty at all, and the best they could do is offer me 10% off my next set of tires. What a Joke. I have 4 cars, three of which have Pirelli tires on them and once the tread ware on each of them warrants replacement I will not be going back to Pirelli.
