Tests 75 · 2 tests Owners 74 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin CrossClimate 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 2 + 4 road tests and 152 + 1,304 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate is ahead, 74–62
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Tests 68 · 4 tests Owners 57 · 1,304 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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76
Dry
CrossClimate +1363Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 78 69 Reviews found online 74 56 CrossClimate: 60% × 77.9 + 40% × 73.5 = 76
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.6 = 63
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76
Wet
CrossClimate +1066Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 75 70 Reviews found online 78 61 CrossClimate: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 77.8 = 76
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 60.7 = 66
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69
Snow
CrossClimate +564Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / – tests 71 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 65 60 CrossClimate: 60% × 70.9 + 40% × 65.4 = 69
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 59.9 = 64
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 0.32).
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74
Comfort
CrossClimate +1856Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 52 Reviews found online 76 58 CrossClimate: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.8 = 74
Scorpion Verde: 40% × 52.2 + 60% × 58 = 56
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).
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69
Noise
CrossClimate +366Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 71 75 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 54 CrossClimate: 60% × 70.7 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 69
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 74.9 + 40% × 53.8 = 66
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.
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74
Treadwear
CrossClimate +1757Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 74 ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 75 51 CrossClimate: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 74.9 = 74
Scorpion Verde: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 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 0.36).
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73
Handling (owners)
CrossClimate +1558Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Reviews found online 73 58 -
76
Efficiency
CrossClimate +373Why this score
Source CrossClimate Scorpion Verde Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 4 tests 76 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate | Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 62 |
| Dry | 76 | 63 |
| Wet | 76 | 66 |
| Snow | 69 | 64 |
| Comfort | 74 | 56 |
| Noise | 69 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 74 | 57 |
| Handling (owners) | 73 | 58 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 73 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
CrossClimate
62
/ 100
Scorpion Verde
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 | CrossClimate | Scorpion Verde | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 93% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 90% #7/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 89% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #4/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 90% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/9 2018 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | #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 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
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
Michelin CrossClimate
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Community sentiment for the Pirelli Scorpion Verde is mixed, with users frequently praising its low road noise, dry handling, and comfortable everyday ride. However, many drivers report disappointing tread longevity, premature cracking or chunking, and significantly degraded performance in winter conditions and heavy rain as the tires wear.
r/VolvoXC90
·31 upvotes ·2025-02-19
“Are Pirelli Scorpion Verde really that ‘not awesome’? Took our fair weather Georgia ‘23 B6 up to Michigan this past week. Great stuff, except for some slipping and sliding. I’ve read in this forum that some folks are not fans of the stock Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. But it wasn’t enough for me to consider alternatives prior to our trip, like replacing the 32k mile tires or buying dedicated winter tires. We won’t do such trips often, once a year max. Now I’ve go my eye on the future as the Pirellis wear out. When temps were below <20F (-6C) there was some slipping and sliding when I wasn’t expecting it. My sister’s rented Atlas did not seem to suffer the same behavior. (I assume stock all season.) Any help calibrating my expectations would be welcomed. PS: we did have chains in the trunk if conditions got really bad.”
jeepforum.com
·2021-09-20
“What are you getting for mileage on OEM Pirelli Tires? As the title asks, what are you getting for mileage on the oem Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires, 265/50/20? Our '20 Grand Cherokoee High Altitude 4x4 just hit 22k miles and the tires were at 2/32nds. Even wear all around, tires were rotated at 5k mile intervals and pressures checked weekly when I wash the vehicle. I replaced them last week with Pirelli Scorpion All Season Plus 3 that have a 70k mile treadwear warranty. I know OEM tires do not have a treadwear warranty, but the Scorpion Verde line has a 60-65k mile treadwear warranty, so I am surprised to have gotten only 20k miles out of them. Is that typical?”
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.”
Top themes
#low road noise#poor winter traction#premature tread wear#wet handling concerns#sidewall cracking issues#dry pavement comfort
Based on 64 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 66 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
62
/ 100
Pirelli Scorpion Verde
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better comfort, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate scores 74 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate scores 73 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 63 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate
Tire B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde
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CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Which is better in the wet, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 64 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 69 vs 66 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 74 vs 57 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, CrossClimate or Scorpion Verde?
Michelin CrossClimate, 76 vs 73 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