Tests – · 1 test Owners 65 · 24 reviews
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Firestone WeatherGrip 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 24 + 1,302 owner reviews. How we score
WeatherGrip leads, 66–63 Narrow edge
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Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 1,302 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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65
Dry
WeatherGrip +164Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 69 Reviews found online 64 56 WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 63.5 = 65
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 56.3 = 64
No road tests of dry for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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70
Wet
WeatherGrip +367Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 70 Reviews found online 70 61 WeatherGrip: 60% × 70.4 (est.) + 40% × 70.1 = 70
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 61.1 = 67
No road tests of wet for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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75
Snow
WeatherGrip +1164Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 77 61 WeatherGrip: 60% × 73.1 (est.) + 40% × 77 = 75
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 67 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 64
No road tests of snow for WeatherGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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 0.37).
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65
Comfort
WeatherGrip +956Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 68 (est.) 53 Reviews found online 62 59 WeatherGrip: 40% × 67.9 (est.) + 60% × 62.4 = 65
Scorpion Verde: 40% × 52.5 + 60% × 58.6 = 56
No road tests of comfort for WeatherGrip. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Noise
WeatherGrip +167Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 69 54 WeatherGrip: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 69.1 = 68
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 54.2 = 67
No road tests of noise for WeatherGrip. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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55
Treadwear
Scorpion Verde +257Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 55 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 54 51 WeatherGrip: 60% × 55.2 + 40% × 53.7 = 55
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 51.1 = 57
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 0.35).
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62
Handling (owners)
WeatherGrip +359Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Reviews found online 62 59 -
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Efficiency
No comparison73Why this score
Source WeatherGrip Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests – 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone WeatherGrip | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 63 |
| Dry | 65 | 64 |
| Wet | 70 | 67 |
| Snow | 75 | 64 |
| Comfort | 65 | 56 |
| Noise | 68 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 57 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 59 |
| Efficiency | – | 73 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
WeatherGrip
63
/ 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 | WeatherGrip | Scorpion Verde | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/8 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires | #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 WeatherGrip
Pros
- Outstanding snow and winter weather traction
- Confident wet weather and rain grip
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Faster tread wear due to the softer rubber compound
- Noticeable drop in fuel economy (MPG)
- Subpar dry pavement performance compared to dedicated summer or standard all-season tires
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
Firestone WeatherGrip
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is polarized across different performance categories. While drivers frequently praise its quiet ride, responsive dry handling, and solid wet traction, many report poor snow and winter performance, alongside notable complaints of premature tread wear, cracking, and chunking.
r/VolvoXC90
·4 upvotes ·2025-02-20
“We had the stock Pirelli Scorpion Verdes on our XC40 and I can corroborate that they were pretty terrible in the snow. No complaints about them in the dry or wet though, so they would probably be fine for warmer climates. The dealer put Michelin CC2s on our XC60 before we picked it up and I concur with everyone saying they are excellent in the snow. They’re good enough that when our XC90 makes it stateside we’re going to have the dealer take off the brand new Pirelli’s and put on CC2s so I don’t have to worry about swapping snow tires on every year.”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2025-03-22
“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.”
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.”
Top themes
#Winter and snow performance#Tread wear and longevity#Road noise and comfort#Wet traction and hydroplaning#Cracking and rubber degradation#OEM fitment comparisons
Based on 73 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone WeatherGrip | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Weather | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 49 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A | 400 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 17 | 17 |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Firestone WeatherGrip
63
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Narrow edge: Firestone WeatherGrip — better snow, comfort and wet. Where the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 75 vs 64 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 65 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 70 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde
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WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Which is better in the wet, WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Firestone WeatherGrip, 70 vs 67 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Neither, by our numbers: 65 vs 64 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Firestone WeatherGrip, 75 vs 64 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Neither, by our numbers: 68 vs 67 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Firestone WeatherGrip, 65 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, WeatherGrip or Scorpion Verde?
Neither, by our numbers: 55 vs 57 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
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