Tests 54 · 2 tests Owners 56 · 25 reviews
Best test result: #14 of 14 in 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Firestone Firehawk SZ90 vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Scorpion Zero All Season leads, 60–57 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 304 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)
“Ran across a set of 4 scorpion zero all season 275/40/20 106V XL for $250 ( 90% tread left ) .how much performance loss am I going to have from the stock P Zero tires I have now.”
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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57
Dry
Scorpion Zero All Season +966Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 58 – Reviews found online 55 64 -
54
Wet
Scorpion Zero All Season +963Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 50 – Reviews found online 59 61 -
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Snow
No comparison62Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online – 57 -
59
Comfort
Scorpion Zero All Season +766Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 49 62 -
59
Noise
Scorpion Zero All Season +766Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 53 – Reviews found online – 65 -
60
Treadwear
Firehawk SZ90 +1149Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 56 37 -
57
Handling
Scorpion Zero All Season +259Why this score
Source Firehawk SZ90 Scorpion Zero All Season Reviews found online 57 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone Firehawk SZ90 | Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 57 | 60 |
| Dry | 57 | 66 |
| Wet | 54 | 63 |
| Snow | – | 62 |
| Comfort | 59 | 66 |
| Noise | 59 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 49 |
| Handling | 57 | 59 |
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Headline score
57
/ 100
Firehawk SZ90
60
/ 100
Scorpion Zero All Season
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 | Firehawk SZ90 | Scorpion Zero All Season | Δ | Both? |
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| Overall Ranking | Overall | 7% #14/14 · 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | −92.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Firehawk SZ90
Pros
- Strong dry and wet surface grip
- Effective water displacement and braking performance
- Competitive price point
Cons
- Excessive road noise
- Rapid or uneven tread wear
- Unpredictable handling and stability issues
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
Firestone Firehawk SZ90
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, ride comfort, and solid wet/snow traction on performance SUVs. However, many owners express dissatisfaction with premature or irregular tread wear, high replacement pricing, and occasional vibration issues related to PNCS foam.
r/Rivian
·1 upvote ·2026-09-18
“Tire recommendations Does anyone have any alt reco for a Gen 1 R1S 22inch tires? I’m nearly thru my second pair of SCORPION ZERO ALL SEASON in HL275/50R22 in 3 years. I know Rivian recommends them but beyond another reco I’m curious if performance has changed as well. Thanks!”
explorerforum.com
·2023-07-06
“At 25,000 miles tires developed "serious" vibrations this time at 47MPH and feels like it is in the front, last time it felt like the back. This was a real safety concern for handling. Not taking them in for another $200 Road Force balance, replaced all four tires today with Yokohama Geolandar X-CV - 275/45R21 110W. No problem yet, up to 55MPH but still need a road trip to see how it does up to 80MPH. I think this hot Florida weather is melting the glue holding the foam in place. The OEM tires were: Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S 275/45R21/XL 110W PNCS. I did not contact Pirelli as I don't want any of these PNCS tires on my vehicles. PNCS will be on the sidewall, indicating the use of foam inside of the tire.”
rennlist.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by imagiag Did you remove the sharp object from the hole yourself (so you know for sure), or is it just a guess it was a sharp gravel stone? I'd be surprised if a gravel piece did this, it looks like damage from a screw or some accident debris on the road. In any case, if the pressure is fine, I wouldn't stress about it & just watch the pressure, even if it starts leaking, should be simple repair at tyre shop. Yea I did remove it myself last night. It was really small piece and i dumped it without taking picture. its good to know that I shouldnt worry much if the air pressure remains same. I hope it wont increase in size during the course of time.”
Top themes
#tread wear life#wet and snow grip#low road noise#PNCS foam vibration#OEM fitment compatibility#ride quality comfort
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone Firehawk SZ90 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 58 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
57
/ 100
Firestone Firehawk SZ90
60
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season — better dry, wet and comfort. Pick the Firestone Firehawk SZ90 if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Firestone Firehawk SZ90 scores 60 vs 49 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 66 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 63 vs 54 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season scores 66 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Firestone Firehawk SZ90
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season
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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.