Tests – · none yet Owners 71 · 102 reviews
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BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 102 + 306 owner reviews. How we score
Trail-Terrain T/A is ahead, 69–62
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Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 306 reviews
“Tire replacement Looking to replace the Pirelli Scorpion Zero all seasons on my ‘23 Volvo XC40 recharge. Are people sticking with the OEM tires or is there another all season tire you would recommend. Looking for similar ride quality with more wear than the Pirellis.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
Trail-Terrain T/A +566Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 73 66 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 72.5 = 71
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 66
No road tests of dry for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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65
Wet
Level65Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 63 62 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 62.6 = 65
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 62.3 = 65
No road tests of wet for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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77
Snow
Trail-Terrain T/A +1562Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 82 56 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 74.2 (est.) + 40% × 82.2 = 77
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66 (est.) + 40% × 56.4 = 62
No road tests of snow for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
Trail-Terrain T/A +164Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 64 63 Trail-Terrain T/A: 40% × 67.6 (est.) + 60% × 63.5 = 65
Scorpion Zero All Season: 40% × 67.4 (est.) + 60% × 62.5 = 64
No road tests of comfort for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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67
Noise
Trail-Terrain T/A +166Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 69 66 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 69 = 67
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 65.9 = 66
No road tests of noise for Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Trail-Terrain T/A +2250Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 57 (est.) Reviews found online 75 39 Trail-Terrain T/A: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.7 = 72
Scorpion Zero All Season: 60% × 56.7 (est.) + 40% × 39.3 = 50
No road tests of treadwear for Trail-Terrain T/A. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Zero All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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64
Handling (owners)
Trail-Terrain T/A +361Why this score
Source Trail-Terrain T/A Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 64 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 62 |
| Dry | 71 | 66 |
| Wet | 65 | 65 |
| Snow | 77 | 62 |
| Comfort | 65 | 64 |
| Noise | 67 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 61 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Trail-Terrain T/A
62
/ 100
Scorpion Zero All Season
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Trail-Terrain T/A | Scorpion Zero All Season | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/8 2025 ADAC All Terrain Tyre Test | #1/7 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Trail-Terrain T/A
Pros
- Low road noise for an all-terrain tire, with several reviewers calling it quieter than previous tires such as the AT3 and other all-terrains
- Strong snow and ice performance, including a Colorado snowstorm and multiple Alps trips with up to a foot of snow
- Comfortable, smooth ride and good handling and braking on the road
Cons
- Poor wet-weather traction reported by several reviewers, including wheelspin, lack of confidence on wet roads and ABS activation issues
- Some reviewers found road noise high on paved surfaces, and one called it outrageously noisy, though others found it quiet
- Wear is faster for some owners, with one set nearing replacement after about 20,000 miles and two years
Tire B Scorpion Zero All Season
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and low road noise for an all-season tire
- Enhanced ride comfort and smooth handling compared to standard OEM or summer tires
- Reliable dry grip and stability across various driving conditions
Cons
- Shorter than expected treadlife and rapid wear reported by some users
- Reduced traction and potential hydroplaning concerns in heavy wet conditions
- High replacement price point relative to perceived longevity
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season is mixed, with users commending its quiet ride, comfortable handling, and competent wet and snow traction. However, significant criticism centers on poor tread life, rapid wear, and chunking, leading several drivers to explore alternative brands or other Pirelli variants. Additional discussions frequently involve comparisons against OEM setups, the higher cost of PNCS foam-equipped models, and vehicle compatibility.
acurazine.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by sonyfever Not exactly the same, but I have Scorpion Zero AS+ 3 on my A-spec in factory tire size. IMHO, you don't need to worry about noise on the AS+3-generation of Scorpion tires. Pirelli engineered the thread pattern to have many small cuts in the inner-middle patch to disperse the energy across a wider frequency range and thus breaking down the noise. On hwy, the wind noise easily drowns out any tire noise. Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is said to be quieter than Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive, as per reviews. In that case, even if I go with "Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive", I won't feel much of the difference in quietness of it in comparison to "Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3", and I can go with WeatherActive, as that will better perform in bad weather. Is my understanding correct, practically?”
mbworld.org
“My 2020 GLC63 CPO came with the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 summer tires with 6k miles on them. It is getting cold here in PA/NJ and in the parking lot they were starting to crab walk on me, feels terrible. Since I may also get caught in snow and need to get home I decided to go with all-seasons. My tire sizes are 265/45/20 front and 295/40/20 rear. I ordered Pirelli Scorpion Zero All-Season Plus tires. No more crabbing and a much better ride. They look better too. If you will be driving in cold temps I recommend them. They also have a 500 treadwear rating, so they should last a while. The Latitudes at 6k miles were fairly worn. My wife has a 2022 Mercedes GLE350 AMG line appearance package and it has the same Pirellis and rides great.”
explorerst.org
·2021-02-18
“I'm pretty happy with them. they seem to have good grip. Was driving through 1-2" snow with no dramas. I was actually trying to break them loose in the wet and it was more difficult than I thought it would be. I am also stock.”
Top themes
#rapid tread wear#quiet road noise#wet and snow traction#ride comfort and handling#PNCS foam issues#OEM tire replacement#tire size compatibility
Based on 37 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 50 | 58 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 13/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 660 A A - B | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 14 | 14 |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
62
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Winner: BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A — better treadwear, snow and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 72 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 77 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A scores 71 vs 66 on dry.
Tire A · BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
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Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Which is better in the wet, Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 65 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 71 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 77 vs 62 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 66 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 64 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Trail-Terrain T/A or Scorpion Zero All Season?
BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A, 72 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology