Tests 59 · 1 test Owners 79 · 26 reviews
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Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde — 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 1 + 4 road tests and 26 + 1,304 owner reviews. How we score
CrossContact LX25 is ahead, 73–62
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Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 1,304 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (wet braking)
“My mom's mercedes GLC300 came with pirelli scorpion Verde tires and they have 1/32" measured left on the wear bars after less than 30k miles. My mother drives like a grandma too. They're fine for turns and pep on Florida roads but absurdly short wear time.”
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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75
Dry
CrossContact LX25 +1263Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 70 69 Reviews found online 83 56 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 70.4 + 40% × 82.7 = 75
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.6 = 63
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80
Wet
CrossContact LX25 +1466Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 77 (est.) 70 Reviews found online 83 61 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 77.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.1 = 80
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.8 = 66
No road tests of wet for CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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53
Snow
Scorpion Verde +1164Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 40 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 72 60 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 40.2 + 40% × 71.7 = 53
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 59.9 = 64
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Verde. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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76
Comfort
CrossContact LX25 +2056Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 71 (est.) 52 Reviews found online 79 58 CrossContact LX25: 40% × 70.8 (est.) + 60% × 79.4 = 76
Scorpion Verde: 40% × 52.2 + 60% × 58 = 56
No road tests of comfort for CrossContact LX25. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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71
Noise
CrossContact LX25 +566Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 78 54 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 77.5 = 71
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 53.8 = 66
No road tests of noise for CrossContact LX25. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
CrossContact LX25 +1557Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 76 51 CrossContact LX25: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 75.5 = 72
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 57
No road tests of treadwear for CrossContact LX25. 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 Verde. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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79
Handling (owners)
CrossContact LX25 +2158Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Reviews found online 79 58 -
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Efficiency
No comparison73Why this score
Source CrossContact LX25 Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests – 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental CrossContact LX25 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 62 |
| Dry | 75 | 63 |
| Wet | 80 | 66 |
| Snow | 53 | 64 |
| Comfort | 76 | 56 |
| Noise | 71 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 57 |
| Handling (owners) | 79 | 58 |
| Efficiency | – | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
73
/ 100
CrossContact LX25
62
/ 100
Scorpion Verde
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | CrossContact LX25 | Scorpion Verde | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% #2/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 93% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/3 Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | #5/7 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 CrossContact LX25
Pros
- Extremely quiet and smooth ride quality at all speeds
- Significantly improved wet and snow traction
- Enhanced braking performance and responsiveness
Cons
- Tends to pick up and throw gravel from the road surface
- Can feel a bit harsh or firm when hitting deep potholes
- Occasional reports of unexpectedly rapid treadwear in rare instances
Tire B Scorpion Verde
Pros
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
- Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Reliable handling and stability in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear reported by several drivers
- Poor aquaplaning resistance and reduced traction in heavy rain or standing water
- Prone to developing noticeable road roar or vibration as they age
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Continental CrossContact LX25
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Community sentiment for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, dry handling, and comfortable everyday ride. However, many drivers report disappointing tread longevity, premature cracking or chunking, and significantly degraded performance in winter conditions and heavy rain as the tires wear.
r/GrandCherokee
·1 upvote ·2025-03-31
“2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee came w/Pirelli Scorpion Verde 265/50R20 and didn't even get 20k miles out of them. Worst tires I've ever driven on, driving on Interstate during rain and tires hydroplaning so much it felt like my lug nuts were falling off. Replaced w/Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast and way better tire thus far.”
teslamotorsclub.com
·2021-06-18
“I have had both the Scorpion Verde (all season plus II) and the Scorpion Zero's I find that the Pirelli's last longer than the ConitSilent's that our X came with at delivery. Have 171k miles on the X, so we've been through a few sets now.”
r/VolvoXC90
·31 upvotes ·2025-02-19
“Are Pirelli Scorpion Verde really that ‘not awesome’? Took our fair weather Georgia ‘23 B6 up to Michigan this past week. Great stuff, except for some slipping and sliding. I’ve read in this forum that some folks are not fans of the stock Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. But it wasn’t enough for me to consider alternatives prior to our trip, like replacing the 32k mile tires or buying dedicated winter tires. We won’t do such trips often, once a year max. Now I’ve go my eye on the future as the Pirellis wear out. When temps were below <20F (-6C) there was some slipping and sliding when I wasn’t expecting it. My sister’s rented Atlas did not seem to suffer the same behavior. (I assume stock all season.) Any help calibrating my expectations would be welcomed. PS: we did have chains in the trunk if conditions got really bad.”
Top themes
#low road noise#poor winter traction#premature tread wear#wet handling concerns#sidewall cracking issues#dry pavement comfort
Based on 64 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental CrossContact LX25 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 40 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 12/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 740 A A - B | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 31 | 31 |
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Continental CrossContact LX25
62
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Winner: Continental CrossContact LX25 — better handling, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Verde if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 79 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 76 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 72 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental CrossContact LX25 scores 80 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Continental CrossContact LX25
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde
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CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Which is better in the wet, CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Continental CrossContact LX25, 80 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Continental CrossContact LX25, 75 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Pirelli Scorpion Verde, 64 vs 53 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Continental CrossContact LX25, 71 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Continental CrossContact LX25, 76 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossContact LX25 or Scorpion Verde?
Continental CrossContact LX25, 72 vs 57 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