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Hankook Dynapro HP vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 7 + 483 owner reviews. How we score

Dynapro HP leads, 64–61 Narrow edge

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Hankook Dynapro HP
Tire AHankook

Dynapro HP

Summer

Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 7 reviews

Pirelli Scorpion Zero
Tire BPirelli

Scorpion Zero

All-Season

Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 483 reviews

“I bought a set of 20” M-wheels when I my X5 was at around 2k miles. I had fitted Pirelli scorpion zero runflats on it. At 65k miles, they had to be replaced due to compound cracking, thread was still at 5 to 6/32. I think they served me well.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 62

    Dry

    Scorpion Zero +1
    63
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5960

    Dynapro HP: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 59 = 62

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 63

    No road tests of dry for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

    No road tests of dry for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 68

    Wet

    Dynapro HP +4
    64
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online6761

    Dynapro HP: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 66.7 = 68

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 65.1 (est.) + 40% × 61.4 = 64

    No road tests of wet for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

    No road tests of wet for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    57
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online–48

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 62.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.8 = 57

    No road tests of snow for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Dynapro HP +3
    62
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 68 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6155

    Dynapro HP: 60% × 67.7 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 65

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 54.7 = 62

    No road tests of comfort for Dynapro HP or Scorpion Zero. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    65
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online–61

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 65

    No road tests of noise for Scorpion Zero. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Dynapro HP +11
    54
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online6545

    Dynapro HP: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.7 = 65

    Scorpion Zero: 60% × 59.4 (est.) + 40% × 45.3 = 54

    No road tests of treadwear for Dynapro HP. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

    No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Zero. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 57

    Handling (owners)

    Level
    57
    Why this score
    SourceDynapro HPScorpion Zero
    Reviews found online5757
Scores at a glance
Hankook Dynapro HP vs Pirelli Scorpion Zero: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Dynapro HPPirelli Scorpion Zero
Relative Score 64 61
Dry 62 63
Wet 68 64
Snow – 57
Comfort 65 62
Noise – 65
Treadwear 65 54
Handling (owners) 57 57

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Headline score

Dynapro HP

Scorpion Zero

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Dynapro HP

Pros

  • Impressive long-term durability and high mileage potential (up to 68,000 miles reported)
  • Stable performance for motorway travel and holiday towing under normal conditions
  • Consistent and even wear reported over extended periods (e.g., 40,000 km)

Cons

  • Extreme and premature front tire degradation, including uneven wear and a melted appearance at very low mileage
  • Lack of traction on soft or slippery surfaces like wet grass
  • Reduced performance and confidence when towing heavier loads such as a caravan
All owner themes in the Dynapro HP review

Tire B Scorpion Zero

Pros

  • Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
  • Strong dry and wet road handling and stability
  • Good light snow and off-road capability (mud/grass)

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive or high-horsepower drivers
  • Occasional complaints regarding poor wet weather traction or aquaplaning
  • High price point relative to some competitors
All owner themes in the Scorpion Zero review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Hankook Dynapro HP

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Zero

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding the Pirelli Scorpion Zero is mixed, with strong praise for its quiet ride, smooth comfort, and reliable wet and dry traction, especially on newer AS Plus 3 models. However, numerous owners express severe frustration over fast treadwear, with many reporting tires wearing out or balding well under 30,000 miles, alongside complaints regarding unhonored treadwear warranties and issues with the internal PNCS noise-canceling foam.

audiworld.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by MurrayA4 ... Is a very logical conclusion to reach.The spread between "ultra high perf." tires and many "touring" tires has shrunk a great deal.Sounds like the Verde is pretty respectable .Any idea what the UTQG ratings are on those ? I'm lazy ! Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S 265/40/R21 - 105V (150mph) - UTQG 600AA - 34lbs, 12/32" Tread Depth, 29.3" Diameter Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S Plus 265/40/R21 - 105Y (186mph) - UTQG 500AA - 33lbs, 10/32" Tread Depth, 29.3 Diameter I think if you tended more towards summer tires and/or lived in a dry-ish climate and could get a good price, the Zero A/S is a good tire. You might only get 30K out of them on a heavy performance SUV but compared to more expensive options the differences seem minimal. Personally, on a truck/SUV I've never experienced a tire rated 600AA have as good performance/stickiness (combined with long treadlife) as the Verdes...”

f150forum.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by Spooled 295/45/20 ST-III's on mine. They work great dry and wet. I can do 60 rolls on 10lbs and they stick. 305/40/22 Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asmmetrico...20 rolls on 15psi and they stick. lol”

r/Rivian ·18 upvotes ·2026-02-16

“Pirelli Scorpion MS vs. Zero I was the unfortunate recipient of a giant screw in my tire last week and had to be towed to a local Discount Tire for a replacement. After being very specific that I wanted the exact same tire that I had (Scorpion MS), they installed the Scorpion Zero on my front right wheel and I just realized it this morning. Is there any damage in keeping this tire if it’s the exact same size? Or should I push back and request they replace it with the tire I have on the three other wheels? Not to mention I’m a little irritated because I feel like it was a sneaky upsell to get me to buy a tire that is $150 more expensive. Thoughts? Read more”

Top themes
#rapid treadwear life#quiet and smooth ride#strong wet traction#PNCS noise-cancelling foam#unhonored mileage warranty#EV tire efficiency

Based on 58 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Dynapro HP B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero
CategorySummerAll-Season
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4SUV and 4x4
Sizes available1449
Rim diameters16″ – 18″18″ – 23″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Dynapro HP

Pirelli Scorpion Zero

Narrow edge: Hankook Dynapro HP — better treadwear, wet and comfort. Where the Pirelli Scorpion Zero is ahead, it is by less than 3 points. Hankook Dynapro HP rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Hankook Dynapro HP scores 65 vs 54 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Hankook Dynapro HP scores 68 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Hankook Dynapro HP scores 65 vs 62 on comfort.

Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Zero

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Dynapro HP or Scorpion Zero?

Which is better in the wet, Dynapro HP or Scorpion Zero?

Hankook Dynapro HP, 68 vs 64 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Dynapro HP or Scorpion Zero?

Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 63 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Dynapro HP or Scorpion Zero?

Hankook Dynapro HP, 65 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Dynapro HP or Scorpion Zero?

Hankook Dynapro HP, 65 vs 54 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