Tests 82 · 1 test Owners 81 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 51 in 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! (overall ranking)
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Dunlop Winter Response 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Winter Response 2 is ahead, 78–73
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Best test result: #7 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
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
Winter Response 2 +372Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Reviews found online 79 74 -
85
Wet
Winter Response 2 +877Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Professional tests (TWG score) 87 – Reviews found online 84 80 -
80
Snow
Winter Response 2 +773Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Professional tests (TWG score) 78 – Reviews found online 83 75 -
76
Comfort
Winter Response 2 +571Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Reviews found online 82 73 -
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Reviews found online – 69 -
71
Treadwear
Winter Response 2 +368Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Professional tests (TWG score) – 66 Reviews found online 75 70 -
82
Handling
Winter Response 2 +676Why this score
Source Winter Response 2 Scorpion All Terrain Plus Reviews found online 82 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop Winter Response 2 | Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 73 |
| Dry | 75 | 72 |
| Wet | 85 | 77 |
| Snow | 80 | 73 |
| Comfort | 76 | 71 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 68 |
| Handling | 82 | 76 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Winter Response 2
73
/ 100
Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Winter Response 2 | Scorpion All Terrain Plus | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/51 · 2025 Winter Tyre Braking Test - 52 Sets! | 0% #7/7 · 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | +100.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Winter Response 2
Pros
- Outstanding grip and confidence in snow and ice
- Excellent wet weather performance and braking
- High level of cabin comfort and low noise levels
Cons
- Faster tread wear reported by some users
- Slightly noticeable tire roll in fast corners above 50 mph
Tire B Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Pros
- Exceptional wet, mud, and winter/snow traction (3-peak mountain snowflake certified)
- Surprisingly quiet and smooth ride on the highway compared to aggressive competitors
- Aggressive, attractive sidewall and tread styling that enhances vehicle appearance
Cons
- Some users reported persistent balancing issues or vibrations at highway speeds
- A few drivers noted increased road noise or uneven shoulder wear as the tires aged
- Minor reduction in fuel economy reported by some truck and SUV owners
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Winter Response 2 | B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 15 | 29 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 16″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 12 - 16/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 44 - 80 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Dunlop Winter Response 2
73
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
Winner: Dunlop Winter Response 2 — better wet, snow and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 85 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 80 vs 73 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 82 vs 76 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop Winter Response 2 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop Winter Response 2
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.