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Michelin CrossClimate vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season — 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 2 + 1 road tests and 152 + 3,069 owner reviews. How we score

CrossClimate is ahead, 74–63

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Michelin CrossClimate
Tire AMichelin

CrossClimate

All Season

± 6

Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
± 7

Tests 63 · 1 test Owners 62 · 3,069 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)

“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.”

Category by category

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

  1. 76

    Dry

    CrossClimate +7
    69
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests7873
    Reviews found online7463

    CrossClimate: 60% × 77.9 + 40% × 73.5 = 76

    Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 63 = 69

  2. 76

    Wet

    CrossClimate +14
    62
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests7560
    Reviews found online7864

    CrossClimate: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 77.8 = 76

    Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 59.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 62

  3. 69

    Snow

    CrossClimate +16
    53
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests7149
    Reviews found online6561

    CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.4 = 69

    Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 48.7 + 40% × 60.6 = 53

  4. 74

    Comfort

    CrossClimate +14
    60
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 70 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online7656

    CrossClimate: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.8 = 74

    Scorpion Verde All Season: 40% × 66 (est.) + 60% × 55.5 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for CrossClimate. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Scorpion Verde All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 69

    Noise

    CrossClimate +1
    68
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests7167
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)69

    CrossClimate: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

    Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 67 + 40% × 68.5 = 68

    No owner ratings of noise for CrossClimate. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 74

    Treadwear

    CrossClimate +13
    61
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests74≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online7557

    CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.9 = 74

    Scorpion Verde All Season: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 57.2 = 61

    No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Verde All Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 73

    Handling (owners)

    CrossClimate +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Reviews found online7367
  8. 76

    Efficiency

    CrossClimate +20
    56
    Why this score
    SourceCrossClimateScorpion Verde All Season
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests7656
Scores at a glance
Michelin CrossClimate vs Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin CrossClimatePirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
Relative Score 74 63
Dry 76 69
Wet 76 62
Snow 69 53
Comfort 74 60
Noise 69 68
Treadwear 74 61
Handling (owners) 73 67
Efficiency 76 56

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± 6

CrossClimate

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Scorpion Verde All Season

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.

DisciplineCategoryCrossClimateScorpion Verde All SeasonΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 99% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 94% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test 85% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 79% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 93% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 91% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 80% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #2/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 95% #7/9 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test 97% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 73% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test #10/10 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A CrossClimate

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability
  • Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
  • Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions

Cons

  • Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
  • Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
  • Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
All owner themes in the CrossClimate review

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
All owner themes in the Scorpion Verde All Season review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Michelin CrossClimate

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

Tire B

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

Mixed

Community members frequently praise the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season for its reliable wet and dry traction, low road noise when new, and solid overall handling on SUVs and crossovers. However, many drivers express concerns regarding premature tread wear, rough ride quality as the tires age, cupping issues, and increased noise or vibration later in their lifespan. Winter and snow performance also draws mixed feedback, with some finding it adequate while others prefer dedicated snow tires.

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/Lexus ·6 upvotes ·2026-06-17

“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”

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 traction performance#road noise and cupping#tread life longevity#winter and snow handling#ride comfort and vibration#factory OEM fitment

Based on 43 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin CrossClimate B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available—67
Rim diameters—15″ – 22″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—600 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin CrossClimate

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better efficiency, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 56 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Michelin CrossClimate scores 69 vs 53 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 62 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 60 on comfort.

Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season

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CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 62 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 69 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 53 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 68 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 60 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 61 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde All Season?

Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 56 on our efficiency 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