Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 83 · 54 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (wet braking)
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Michelin Alpin A4 vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Alpin A4 is ahead, 78–62
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Tests 62 · 1 test Owners 61 · 3,063 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Time to start considering my next set of tires Bought my used 2010 Lexus RX450h a few years ago, and the tread is starting to get shallow, after putting about 30k on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season tires that came with the vehicle (vehicle is at 116k total). I've been very happy with the performance I've received on the Pirelli tires; especially in heavy rains. The one thing I haven't really done is take them to the snow. But, with that said, I've been looking at other brands. The Bridgestone Blizzak and UltraWeather tires carry 80k mile warrantees, and are less expensive. Plus, the latter has the 3PMSF rating along with the M+S, so it's actually rated for snowy conditions. There's also the Michelin CrossClimate 2 to consider. Am I giving up performance in rainy conditions by going with the higher snow rated tire? The Pirelli tires are about $30ish more per tire. In the scheme of things is $100-120 per set in the scheme of things? What other brands/models are people using that gives them really good performance in rain, with some trips to the snow/ice country? FWIW: My tire size is the bigger 235/55R19 that came as an option on the vehicle Read more”
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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78
Dry
Alpin A4 +969Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 75 73 Reviews found online 82 63 -
80
Wet
Alpin A4 +1961Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 75 59 Reviews found online 87 64 -
74
Snow
Alpin A4 +2252Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) 69 49 Reviews found online 82 58 -
77
Comfort
Alpin A4 +1463Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Reviews found online 84 57 -
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Professional tests (TWG score) – 67 Reviews found online – 66 -
75
Treadwear
Alpin A4 +1560Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Reviews found online 81 57 -
86
Handling
Alpin A4 +2165Why this score
Source Alpin A4 Scorpion Verde All Season Reviews found online 86 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Alpin A4 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 62 |
| Dry | 78 | 69 |
| Wet | 80 | 61 |
| Snow | 74 | 52 |
| Comfort | 77 | 63 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 60 |
| Handling | 86 | 65 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Alpin A4
62
/ 100
Scorpion Verde All Season
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 | Alpin A4 | Scorpion Verde All Season | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +4.4 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 88% #8/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 73% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +15.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/16 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15 Winter Tyre Test | #10/10 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 98% #3/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 80% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +18.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 95% #6/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 73% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +22.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Wet | 96% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 85% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 79% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +21.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #2/8 · 2017 AC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 93% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | +6.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Alpin A4
Pros
- Exceptional traction and braking performance on snow and ice
- High level of confidence and stability in wet, cold conditions
- Impressive tread life and durability over multiple seasons
Cons
- Reduced steering feedback and 'numb' handling feel
- Performance decline in dry conditions when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Occasional reports of increased rolling resistance
Tire B Scorpion Verde All Season
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet grip inspiring confidence in various conditions
- Low road noise and high comfort levels on highways
- Long-lasting tread life reported by many conservative drivers
Cons
- Faster-than-expected or uneven tread wear reported by some users
- Increased road noise, tramlining, or whooping sounds as the tires age
- Slipping or reduced traction in wet conditions, particularly on roundabouts
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Alpin A4
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Community opinion on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season is mixed, with strong praise for wet traction, dry handling, and quiet initial ride quality. However, several owners report issues with high-speed vibrations, cupping, increased road noise as the tires age, and mediocre tread life. Winter performance receives conflicting assessments, ranging from adequate in light snow to requiring dedicated winter setups.
r/cork
·3 upvotes ·2026-10-05
“Got a set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season for an EV9 recently. Ordered because I needed a higher treadwear count more than anything. Marcus in village tyres. Sound as a pound, will try and source whatever you want. Will also take delivery and fit anything you might order yourself 👌🏼”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2020-12-15
“I have the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season from factory on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not the exact same tire as yours, yours is the updated version. Great tires, quiet, good in rain and light snow. I would buy again when its time to replace mine.”
r/LandRover
·1 upvote ·2023-07-16
“Opinions on the Pirelli Scorpion Verde AS My 2020 RR Sport SE has hit 36k and the tires are done. It appears that there's only one tire to choose from for 19 inch wheels - the OEM Pirelli Scorpion Verde. They don't get great reviews compared to other brands available on 20/21/22 inch wheels. I don't have any experience with anything else to compare on this vehicle. I can get some 21 inch wheels for $1200 locally and there are a lot of tire options. Aside from aesthetics, is getting away from the Scorpion Verde worth it for ride quality?”
Top themes
#wet weather traction#road noise with age#treadwear and longevity#high-speed vibration#light snow performance#ride quality and comfort#OEM fitment experience
Based on 42 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Alpin A4 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 9 | 67 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 17″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin Alpin A4
62
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Winner: Michelin Alpin A4 — better snow, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 74 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 86 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 80 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Alpin A4 scores 75 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Michelin Alpin A4
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde 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.